Abstract
Many with a bipolar disorder embark on a quest, most commonly during elevated mood states, and sometimes driven by a prescient delusion. This essay draws a parallel with a prominent literary plot - the Quest. Reference to the literary plot is made and an exemplar provided, being based on the personal stories of several patients. Parallels between the literary model and the current vignette are emphasized. Manic prescience can sometimes be more than a delusion. The Quest is both a literary plot and at times may underlie manic behaviours and even illustrate its symbolic value.
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