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English Fiction and the Evolution of Language, 1850–1914

About English Fiction and the Evolution of Language, 1850–1914

Will Abberley explores how Victorian fiction and science imagined the evolution of language, providing a new, historical angle on current debates about language evolution and the language of science. Abberley offers fresh perspectives on authors including Thomas Hardy and H. G. Wells, and genres including utopian, historical and science fiction.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781107101166
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 247
  • Published:
  • May 21, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 159x237x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 504 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: October 17, 2024

Description of English Fiction and the Evolution of Language, 1850–1914

Will Abberley explores how Victorian fiction and science imagined the evolution of language, providing a new, historical angle on current debates about language evolution and the language of science. Abberley offers fresh perspectives on authors including Thomas Hardy and H. G. Wells, and genres including utopian, historical and science fiction.

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