Novel Cultivations

Plants in British Literature of the Global Nineteenth Century

Autoren

• Elizabeth Hope Chang

Parameter

• 242 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Kunst & Kultur
• Über Literatur

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The book explores the complex relationship between 19th-century England and nature, highlighting how the era's fascination with exotic species—both botanical and human—reflects the broader context of the British Empire's global exchanges. It delves into the anxieties and curiosities surrounding these transplants, as expressed through various genre texts such as mysteries, science fiction, and horror stories, showcasing the interplay of experimentation and transgression in Victorian society.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Einband: Paperback