Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a novel about a woman named Lena who is sent to an insane asylum after suffering a nervous breakdown. Lena is declared 'sane' by the doctors, but is prevented from leaving the asylum by her husband, who believes that she is mentally unwell. The book explores themes of gender roles, marriage, and mental health, and provides a compelling portrait of a woman struggling to assert her independence in a society that does not value her autonomy.
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