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Nineteenth-century science played a crucial role in shaping weird fiction at the fin de siècle, influencing writers who paved the way for H. P. Lovecraft. The book delves into how scientific advancements, including thermodynamics and Darwinian theory, provided a rational backdrop for supernatural narratives. It examines key works, starting with Robert Louis Stevenson's "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde," and analyzes contributions from authors like Arthur Machen and H. G. Wells, highlighting the intersection of radical fantasy and scientific inquiry.
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Weird Fiction and Science at the Fin de Siècle, Emily Alder
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