Writing Arctic Disaster

Autor*innen

• Adriana Craciun

Reihen

• Cambridge Studies in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture

Parameter

• 326 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Abenteuer
• Geschichte

Mehr zum Buch

The book explores the Victorian era's obsession with failed Northwest Passage expeditions and how this has shaped contemporary perceptions of Arctic and Polar exploration. It delves into the cultural and historical significance of these expeditions, revealing their lasting impact on our understanding of the region. Through this examination, the author highlights the interplay between adventure, failure, and the human desire to conquer the unknown.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Einband: Hardcover