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The Art of Uncertainty investigates how Victorian novelists grappled with concepts of probability, chance, and epistemological doubt in their literary works. Daniel Williams argues that probable realism emerged as a distinct literary mode, reflecting broader philosophical and scientific developments of the nineteenth century.
Through detailed analysis of major Victorian novels, Williams demonstrates how writers used narrative techniques to represent uncertainty and likelihood rather than deterministic outcomes. The book explores the relationship between Victorian probability theory, statistical thinking, and literary representation, showing how novelists engaged with contemporary scientific and philosophical discourse.
This Cambridge Studies volume offers important insights into the intellectual history of the Victorian novel, revealing how literature became a space for experimenting with new ways of understanding human experience, chance, and the limitations of knowledge itself.
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