Charles Mackay

About Charles Mackay

Birth

1814

Death

1889

First book

1841

Years writing

185

Charles Mackay was a Scottish poet, journalist, author, anthologist, novelist, and songwriter, remembered mainly for his book Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds.

Charles Mackay was a prolific British writer who published a total of 182 works throughout his career.

His most famous work, 'Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds', is a fundamental reference on social psychology.

Born in Perth in 1814, Mackay stood out as a multifaceted figure, working as a poet, journalist, and writer.

His texts explore fascinating themes such as occultism, swindling, and the psychology of crowds.

Through his writing, Mackay keenly analyzed the nature of impostors and phenomena of collective delusion.

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