Barbara Schaff Livres

The book explores the historical development of Darwin's theories and their cultural impact, particularly on contemporary media, neo-Victorian literature, and science fiction. It analyzes how Darwin's ideas have been reinterpreted and adapted across various forms of literature and film, reflecting the complexities of current discussions in Victorian and neo-Victorian studies. This collection offers a multifaceted perspective on Darwin's lasting influence and the diverse responses it has generated in modern culture.

The contributions investigate the ways in which numerous institutions of English literature shape the literary field. While they cover an extensive historical field, ranging from the Early Modern period to the 18th century to the contemporary, they focus not only on literary texts, but also on extra-literary ones, including literary prizes, literary histories and anthologies, and highlight the various ways in which these negotiate the processes that constitute the literary field. All contributions assert that there is no such thing as literature outside of institutions. Great emphasis is therefore put on different acts of mediation.