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Gillian Beer Livres
Gillian Beer est une critique littéraire et universitaire britannique dont le travail explore l'intersection de la littérature, de la science et de la culture. Elle offre des aperçus profonds sur des périodes et des figures littéraires clés, en examinant comment les idées en évolution sur la nature, la connaissance et l'identité se reflètent et se façonnent dans les textes. Son érudition souligne la relation dynamique entre l'expression littéraire et les courants intellectuels plus larges de son époque. L'approche de Beer se caractérise par une analyse méticuleuse et une capacité distinctive à éclairer la signification culturelle des œuvres littéraires.
Darwin's Plots
Evolutionary Narrative in Darwin, George Eliot and Nineteenth-Century Fiction
- 330pages
- 12 heures de lecture
The third edition of this classic study includes a new essay that enriches the existing content, along with an updated bibliography that provides readers with the latest resources and references. This edition enhances the original work, making it a valuable resource for both new and returning readers interested in the subject matter.
Routledge Revivals
Arguing With The Past (1989): Essays in Narrative from Woolf to Sidney
- 218pages
- 8 heures de lecture
Focusing on the evolution of fiction and long narratives, this analysis weaves together insights from various historical periods and contemporary narrative theory. Gillian Beer examines the works of notable writers, including Thomas Carlyle, Philip Sidney, Samuel Richardson, and George Eliot, highlighting their contributions to the development of narrative form and structure. The book offers a rich exploration of literary techniques and themes across different eras, showcasing the interplay between narrative and its broader cultural context.
The Romance
- 94pages
- 4 heures de lecture
The book offers a comprehensive exploration of the Romance genre from the medieval era to the 20th century, highlighting its evolution and interactions with other literary forms like gothic novels and realism. It examines influential writers such as Chaucer, Sidney, and Tennyson, and analyzes significant texts including Cervantes' Don Quixote and Coleridge's Kubla Khan, providing insights into the genre's development and thematic richness over time.
Alice in Space
- 240pages
- 9 heures de lecture
An examination of Carroll's books about Alice explores the contextual knowledge of the time period in which it was written, addressing such topics as time, games, mathematics, and taxonomies.