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The Afterlives of Specimens

- Science, Mourning, and Whitman's Civil War

About The Afterlives of Specimens

Grounded in archival discoveries, Afterlives traces the origins of nineteenth-century America's preservation compulsion, illuminating the influences of botanical, medical, spiritualist, and sentimental discourses on Whitman's work.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781609385392
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 276
  • Published:
  • November 30, 2017
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 450 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: October 29, 2024

Description of The Afterlives of Specimens

Grounded in archival discoveries, Afterlives traces the origins of nineteenth-century America's preservation compulsion, illuminating the influences of botanical, medical, spiritualist, and sentimental discourses on Whitman's work.

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