Politics of Anxiety in Nineteenth-Century American Literature

Delve into the intricate relationship between literature and science in Politics of Anxiety in Nineteenth-Century American Literature by Justine S. Murison. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2013, this compelling paperback explores how groundbreaking scientific discoveries about the human nervous system influenced renowned authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Harriet Beecher Stowe. With 230 pages of insightful analysis, Murison examines how these writers redefined the concept of self amidst the tumultuous political, social, and religious landscapes of their time, including the heated debates surrounding slavery and the fervent revivals of the Second Great Awakening. This book is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of literature, culture, and science during a pivotal era in American history.