monomaniac

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Gericault’s Monomaniac series once consisted of ten portraits of the mentally ill, however, only five have survived into the present day.

From Scientific American • May 23, 2013

The Monomaniac, being a particular friend, honoured by the host, sat next to him in the centre.

From Another World Fragments from the Star City of Montalluyah by Lumley, Benjamin

Peter Chosen General A Monomaniac Those who had followed Peter from place to place, eager to be the first to start, chose the Hermit for their general.

From Peter the Hermit A Tale of Enthusiasm by Goodsell, Daniel A.

Everything is in a state of transmutation, and, as our laws now are, the Reformer, the Pioneer, the Originator of any new idea is liable to be treated as a Monomaniac, with imprisonment. 2d.

From Marital Power Exemplified in Mrs. Packard's Trial, and Self-Defence from the Charge of Insanity by Packard, Elizabeth Parsons Ware

No person shall be regarded or treated as an Insane person, or a Monomaniac, simply for the expression of opinions, no matter how absurd these opinions may appear to others.

From Marital Power Exemplified in Mrs. Packard's Trial, and Self-Defence from the Charge of Insanity by Packard, Elizabeth Parsons Ware