Darrin McMahon, “Deconstructing Genius” (Open Agenda, 2021)
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Is There a Connection Between Madness and Genius?
Howard burton: Genius is a kind of exalted seer, right? A whoi singled out and overtaken by this possessive power. And so the science confirms a kind of religious, a prophetic notion that further enhances the ora of the genius - but it's still to date o whether there is any kind of link between genius and madness. Howard Burton: In certain sectors, like poetry, you can understand why there might actually be link.
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