Literature and Science in the Nineteenth Century: An Anthology (Oxford World's Classics)
by Laura Otis
Literature and Science in the Nineteenth Century: An Anthology, edited by Laura Otis, compiles key texts from Oxford World's Classics that capture the fascinating overlap between literary arts and scientific thought. It highlights how innovations in science inspired new forms of expression in literature, fostering a rich exchange of ideas during this pivotal period. Ideal for readers interested in interdisciplinary studies.
About This Book
This anthology from Oxford World's Classics brings together writings from the nineteenth century that illustrate the intersection of literature and science. It showcases how authors and scientists engaged with emerging ideas in fields like biology, physics, and psychology.
Edited by Laura Otis, the collection emphasizes the ways in which scientific discoveries influenced narrative techniques and thematic explorations in literature. Readers gain a deeper understanding of the cultural dialogue between these disciplines during a transformative era.
The selections reflect the period's intellectual curiosity, demonstrating how literary works often served as vehicles for scientific concepts and debates. This volume serves as an accessible entry point for studying the historical convergence of art and empirical inquiry.
Through carefully curated excerpts, the anthology reveals the shared language and methodologies that bridged imaginative storytelling with rigorous observation in the nineteenth century.
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