Romanticism, Origins, and the History of Heredity

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• Christine Lehleiter

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• 342 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Philosophie

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Focusing on the intersection of literature and science, this book explores how romantic authors responded to evolving ideas of heredity through various mediums, including novels and scientific studies. It investigates the implications of plant hybridization and animal breeding on the understanding of identity and selfhood, highlighting the cultural impact of anatomical curiosities. By weaving together these themes, it offers a nuanced perspective on how emerging scientific concepts influenced literary imagination during the romantic period.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Einband: Hardcover