| Nature Translated: Alexander Von Humboldt's Works in Nineteenth-Century Britain Contributor(s): Martin, Alison E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1474439330 ISBN-13: 9781474439336 Publisher: Edinburgh University Press OUR PRICE: $35.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2020 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Subjects & Themes - Nature - Literary Criticism | Modern - 19th Century - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6" W x 9.1" (0.90 lbs) 280 pages |
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| Publisher Description: The first extensive analysis of the translation, publication and critical reception of Alexander von Humboldt's writings in nineteenth-century Britain Alexander von Humboldt was one of the most important scientists of the nineteenth century. Captivating his readers with his vibrant, lyrical prose, he transformed understandings of the earth and space by rethinking nature as the interconnection of global forces. This book argues that style was key to the success of these translations and shows how Humboldt's British translators, now largely forgotten figures, were pivotal in moulding his prose and his public persona as they reconfigured his works for readers in Britain and beyond. Key Features
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