The Literary and Cultural Reception of Charles Darwin in Europe
| Author | : Thomas F. Glick |
| Publisher | : A&C Black |
| Total Pages | : 776 |
| Release | : 2014-05-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781780937120 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1780937121 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (121 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Literary and Cultural Reception of Charles Darwin in Europe written by Thomas F. Glick and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond his pivotal place in the history of scientific thought, Charles Darwin's writings and his theory of evolution by natural selection have also had a profound impact on art and culture and continue to do so to this day. The Literary and Cultural Reception of Charles Darwin in Europe is a comprehensive survey of this enduring cultural impact throughout the continent. With chapters written by leading international scholars that explore how literary writers and popular culture responded to Darwin's thought, the book also includes an extensive timeline of his cultural reception in Europe and bibliographies of major translations in each country.
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