Literature, Technology and Magical Thinking, 1880–1920

Explore the intriguing relationship between literature, technology, and magical thinking in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with Literature, Technology and Magical Thinking, 1880–1920 by Pamela Thurschwell. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2005, this insightful study spans 208 pages and delves into the fascinating intersection of literary culture, the occult, and emerging technologies during the fin-de-siècle period.

Thurschwell examines how psychical research and the scientific exploration of the occult influenced the works of renowned authors such as Henry James, George du Maurier, and Oscar Wilde. Additionally, the book investigates the foundational elements of psychoanalysis within this context, offering a rich critique of English literature from the 19th century. Perfect for scholars and enthusiasts of literary criticism, this book provides a unique perspective on the cultural shifts that shaped modern thought.