Ten Days in a Mad-House

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The narrative follows Nellie Bly, an intrepid journalist who feigned insanity to investigate the conditions of a mental institution. Her daring undercover assignment exposes the harsh realities faced by patients, highlighting issues of mental health care and societal attitudes towards mental illness in the late 19th century. Bly's courageous reporting not only sheds light on the mistreatment of the vulnerable but also establishes her as a pioneering figure in investigative journalism.