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Robert Louis Stevenson, Science, and the Fin de Siecle
In this fascinating book, Reid examines Robert Louis Stevenson's writings in the context of late-Victorian evolutionist thought, arguing that an interest in 'primitive' life is at …
Ben Jonson in the Romantic Age
Tom Lockwood's study is the first examination of Jonson's place in the texts and culture of the Romantic age. Part one of the book explores theatrical, critical, and editorial …
A Genuine Letter From a French Officer, Late Prisoner of war in Ireland, to his Friend at Plymouth. Describing the Customs and Manners of the Inhabitants of Dublin; the Theatres
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its …
William Huskisson and Liberal Reform
First published in 1967. The first edition of this monograph has been out of print for many years. There is still a demand for it. This second edition, it is presented in its …
A Concise Companion to Realism
A Concise Companion to Realism offers an accessible introduction to realism as it has evolved since the 19th century. Though focused on literature and literary theory, the …
Richardson, Barbauld, and the Construction of an Early Modern Fan Club
The Will to Reason
Offering an original perspective on the central project of Descartes' Meditations, this book argues that Descartes' free will theodicy is crucial to his refutation of skepticism. …
Magic Science
Abracadabra! The magic word is . . . science! Make coins disappear *Crush a soda can without even touching it *Write an invisible message-that suddenly reappears out of nowhere …
Need to Know: The Seasons
Find out about the natural world with this first introduction to the seasons. Need to Know introduce key topics for children aged 6 plus, featuring fun facts, fantastic photographs …
Reason Not
This theoretical study guides the reader through some of Shakespeare’s most emotionally turbulent dramatic worlds, offering a close examination of the fascinating emotional …
Noble in Reason, Infinite in Faculty
In this bold and innovative new work, Adrian Moore poses the question of whether it is possible for ethical thinking to be grounded in pure reason. In order to understand and …
Shakespeare
The extended second edition of this inspiring introduction to Shakespeare offers readers more insights into what makes Shakespeare great, and why we still read and perform his …