Down Below (NYRB Classics): Carrington, Leonora, Warner, Marina

Leonora Carrington's "Down Below" is a haunting memoir that delves into the depths of madness with unflinching precision.

This centenary edition brings the hallucinatory logic of mental illness to life, offering a gripping account of one woman's descent into darkness and her struggle to find solace in a hostile universe.

With a startling lack of self-pity, Carrington recounts her ordeal with unwavering honesty, taking the reader on a journey through the brink of sanity and back again.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in the human condition, the power of art to heal, and the resilience of the human spirit.