Wilkie Collins

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Heart And Science A Story Of The Present Time

Beschreibung

"Heart and Science" through Wilkie Collins is a gripping novel that delves into the moral and ethical dilemmas bobbing up from medical improvements and the pursuit of know-how. First posted in 1883, Collins weaves a story that explores the consequences of playing with the forces of nature. The narrative revolves across the terrific however morally questionable scientist, Doctor Ovid Vere, who's committed to pushing the limits of scientific technology. As he conducts experiments inside the hopes of unlocking the secrets of life, the radical explores the anxiety among scientific ambition and ethical duty. The story takes a dramatic turn when Doctor Vere's experiments come to be entangled with the lives of his subjects, leading to unexpected effects. Collins skillfully integrates factors of thriller, romance, and social observation, making "Heart and Science" a multifaceted exploration of human nature and the consequences of unchecked scientific experimentation. The characters inside the novel represent a spectrum of attitudes towards technological know-how, from the enthusiastic pursuit of information to the cautious skepticism and ethical concerns.

Autor

William Wilkie Collins (1824 - 1889) was an English novelist, playwright and short story writer. His best-known works are The Woman in White (1859), No Name (1862), Armadale (1866) and The Moonstone (1868). The last is considered the first modern English detective novel. Born into the family of painter William Collins in London, he lived with his family in Italy and France as a child and learned French and Italian. After his first novel, Antonina, was published in 1850, he met Charles Dickens, who became a close friend, mentor and collaborator. Some of Collins's works were first published in Dickens' journals All the Year Round and Household Words and the two collaborated on drama and fiction. Collins was critical of the institution of marriage and never married; he split his time between Caroline Graves, except for a two-year separation, and his common-law wife Martha Rudd, with whom he had three children.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 352
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 444g
• ISBN-13: 9789361152351
• ISBN-10: 9361152351
• Artikelnr.: 69935989