The Glebe 1913/11 (Vol. 1, No. 2): Diary of a Suicide

A series of diary entries documents a young man's prolonged struggle with exhaustion, insomnia, and periodic drinking that weakens his resolve. He alternates between renewed artistic enthusiasm and deep discouragement, describing efforts to eliminate distractions, economize, and plan a return home to rest and support his aging mother. Reading about a favorite dramatist temporarily clarifies his ideals, yet persistent physical and nervous ailments undermine progress. The notes interweave practical concerns about work and money with intimate reflections on willpower, isolation, and an escalating sense of crisis that leads him toward an irreversible final decision.