Darwin Mythology

By: Kampourakis, Kostas

Many historical figures have their lives and works shrouded in myth, both in life and long after their deaths. Charles Darwin (1809-82) is no exception to this phenomenon and his hero-worship has become an accepted narrative. This concise, accessible and engaging collection unpacks this narrative to rehumanize Darwin's story and establish what it meant to be a 'genius' in the Victorian context. Leading Darwin scholars have come together to argue...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1009375687
• ISBN13: 9781009375689
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"