Bøger af Sharon Ruston

Interweaving images of the manuscript, portraits, medical instruments and contemporary diagrams into her narrative, Sharon Ruston shows how this extraordinary tale is steeped in historical scientific and medical thought exploring the fascinating boundary between life and death.

Providing an introduction to Romanticism and its contexts from 1780-1820, this work includes: an overview of the historical, cultural and intellectual background including the romantic movement in culture, political upheaval, philosophy and religion and scientific development; a survey of the developments in key genres; and more.

Essays exploring the complex relationship between literature and science.