Autobiography and Natural Science in the Age of Romanticism

Rousseau, Goethe, Thoreau

Autori

• Bernhard Kuhn

Parametri

Pagine

182pagine

Tempo di lettura

7ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Dizionari Linguistici e Libri di Testo
• Libri di testo
• Storia
• Sulla letteratura

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Kuhn's study reveals a deep connection between the autobiographies and scientific writings of Rousseau, Goethe, and Thoreau, challenging the prevailing notion of the 'two cultures.' By exploring these authors, he highlights the scientific elements within autobiographical writing and the personal aspects of natural science. The work portrays an unfolding drama where Romantic Period writers strive to maintain a unity that modern culture seeks to divide, showcasing the intertwined nature of personal and scientific exploration.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2009

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