A Body Undone
- 208 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
Shortly after her 50th birthday in 2003, Crosby was in a bicycle accident that paralyzed her, and here shares her experience of living her new life.
Esta autora profundiza en las formas en que la era victoriana lidió con la "cuestión de la mujer", explorando perspectivas históricas y feministas. Su trabajo ilumina las complejas formaciones sociales y percepciones en torno al papel de la mujer durante este período crucial. A través de un análisis cuidadoso de textos de la época, ofrece profundas ideas sobre los debates de la era y su impacto duradero. Sus ensayos y reseñas publicados amplían aún más esta indagación académica con observaciones críticas matizadas.
Shortly after her 50th birthday in 2003, Crosby was in a bicycle accident that paralyzed her, and here shares her experience of living her new life.
The book explores the Victorian era's intense fascination with history, examining how this passion shaped their culture, literature, and identity. It delves into the societal and intellectual movements that spurred historical interest, including the rise of archaeology and the impact of industrialization. By analyzing key figures and events, the text reveals how Victorians sought to understand their past to navigate modernity, highlighting the interplay between history, memory, and national identity during a time of significant change.