In Science's Shadow: Literary Constructions of Late Victorian Women - Patricia Murphy - Books - University of Missouri Press - 9780826216823 - December 30, 2006
In case cover and title do not match, the title is correct

In Science's Shadow: Literary Constructions of Late Victorian Women

Patricia Murphy

In Science's Shadow: Literary Constructions of Late Victorian Women

Explores the tenuous interplay of gender and science to show how Victorian literature both challenged and reinforced a constrictive role for women. This book focuses on a specific body of literature involving women intensely associated with scientific pursuits, and examines selected noncanonical writings.


256 pages, bibliography, index

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released December 30, 2006
ISBN13 9780826216823
Publishers University of Missouri Press
Pages 256
Dimensions 152 × 229 × 24 mm   ·   526 g

Show all

More by Patricia Murphy