Barbara Browning
The Miniaturists
The Miniaturists
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The Miniaturists by Barbara Browning explores her attraction to tininess and the stories of those who share it, offering a series of charming short essays that plumb what it means to ponder the minuscule. She is entranced by entomologist William Morton Wheeler and Frances Glessner Lee, who built dollhouses to solve crimes.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2022
Publisher: Duke University Press
Barbara Browning delves into her fascination with smallness and the captivating stories of those who share this peculiar interest. Through a seamless blend of autobiography and in-depth research on unexpected subjects, Browning unveils a collection of delightful short essays that delve into the profound essence of contemplating the minuscule. Her curiosity knows no bounds, as she is equally captivated by the pioneering entomologist William Morton Wheeler, who envisioned communicating with termites, and Frances Glessner Lee, the renowned "mother of forensic science," who created intricate dollhouses to solve crimes. Whether exploring the iconic film Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, the Schoenhut toy piano dynasty, portrait miniatures, diminutive handwriting, or the intriguing preoccupation with tiny people found in the works of Jonathan Swift and Lewis Carroll, Browning showcases how a fascination with all things small can conceal an underlying attempt to grasp vast and even cosmic realities.
Weight: 230g
Dimension: 127 x 177 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781478018919
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