Penned during the aftermath of a nervous breakdown, On Being Ill is a groundbreaking essay that seeks to establish illness as a topic for discussion in literature. Delving into considerations of the loneliness and vulnerability experienced, as well as aspects of privilege, the essay resounds with an...

Penned during the aftermath of a nervous breakdown, On Being Ill is a groundbreaking essay that seeks to establish illness as a topic for discussion in literature. Delving into considerations of the loneliness and vulnerability experienced, as well as aspects of privilege, the essay resounds with an honesty and clarity that still rings true today.