Description
- ISBN-10: 0521812976
- ISBN-13: 978-0521812979
- Edition: Illustrated
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication date: 27 February 2003
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 16.51 x 1.27 x 24.13 cm
- Print length: 224 pages
Availability: In Stock
Virginia Woolf and the Discourse of Science: The Aesthetics of Astronomy
SKU: 9780521812979
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Discover how early twentieth-century astronomy shaped the mind of Virginia Woolf and her modernist peers in “Virginia Woolf and the Discourse of Science: The Aesthetics of Astronomy.” This insightful study by Holly Henry explores the profound influence of celestial discoveries on Woolf’s literary works, aesthetics, and even her pacifist politics. Delve into a global vision forged by a fascination with the cosmos, impacting not only Woolf but also influential writers like Vita Sackville-West, H.G. Wells, and T.S. Eliot. With access to revealing unpublished archival material, Henry re-evaluates the cultural context of Modernism, offering fresh perspectives on how science and literature intertwined. Perfect for fans of literary analysis and the history of science, this book from The Bookish Owl enriches your understanding of a pivotal literary era.
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