Akutagava ryunoske - the most honest mentally ill writer

Abstract

This article contains a brief biography and dynamics of development of mental disorder of a famous japan writer Akutagava Ryunoske. Material for psychopathological analysis - articles and memories about him, but especially content of his works. Development of a condition close to that of oneiroid, after phase of a neurotic disorders, described in story «cogwheels».The reasons of his suicide are also being analyzed. Stimulation of creativity over the period of oneiroid disorders, is unique phenomenon.