What caused Edvard Munch's mental breakdown in 1908?
He suffered financial losses
He was confronted by a robber
He gave up heavy drinking
He fell in love.
Answer
Edvard Munch's mental breakdown in 1908 was caused by the withdrawal from heavy drinking. He had been a heavy drinker for many years, and when he stopped drinking, he experienced severe withdrawal symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions. This led to a breakdown in his mental health, and he was hospitalized for several months.
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