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 its impact on contemporary perceptions of Arctic and Polar exploration. It delves into how these historical narratives have shaped modern interpretations and understandings of the challenges and significance of exploring these remote regions. Through this lens, the study reveals the lasting influence of past expeditions on current Arctic discourse.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Einband: Paperback