Literature, Electricity and Politics 17401840

Electrick Communication Every Where

Autori

• Mary Fairclough

Parametri

• 276 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali
• Storia
• Sulla letteratura

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Exploring the science of electricity during the long eighteenth century, this book delves into its representation in literary and political texts. Celebrated as a symbol of progress, electricity's enigmatic nature sparked debates on body and soul, sexual attraction, and revolutionary ideas. The study highlights the dual portrayal of electricity as both a tangible force and a metaphorical concept, examining contributions from figures like Mary Robinson and Mary Shelley. It reveals how practitioners sought to demystify electricity while employing its language in diverse contexts.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2018

(In brossura)