Victorian Literature and the Victorian Visual Imagination

The eye was regarded as the primary organ of truth in nineteenth-century British culture, and these essays investigate the relationship between the verbal and the visual in the Victorian imagination. They cover topics such as the relationship between optical devices and the visual imagination, the role of photography in changing the conception of evidence and truth, the changing partnership between illustrator and novelist, and how literary texts represent the visual.

Format: Hardback
Length: 402 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: University of California Press

In the vibrant tapestry of nineteenth-century British culture, the eye emerged as the revered symbol of truth, captivating the imagination of the Victorian era. These thought-provoking essays delve into the intricate interplay between the verbal and the visual, unraveling the fascinating relationship that existed within the Victorian psyche. Spanning a wide range of subjects, these essays explore the profound impact of optical devices on shaping the visual imagination, the revolutionary role of photography in altering the perception of evidence and truth, the evolving collaboration between illustrators and novelists, and the artistic ways in which literary texts depict the visual world. Collectively, these essays forge a comprehensive history of sight during the Victorian period, shedding light on the intricate interplay between perception, imagination, and the power of visual representation.

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Weight: 726g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520357709