Autobiography and Natural Science in the Age of Romanticism: Rousseau, Goethe, Thoreau (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780754661665)

Bernhard Kuhn's study uncovers a fundamental connection between the autobiographies and scientific writings of Rousseau, Goethe, and Thoreau that refutes the now entrenched thesis of the 'two cultures.' As he examines these three representative writers, Kuhn reveals the scientific character of autobiographical writing while demonstrating the autobiographical nature of natural science. An unfolding drama emerges, in which Romantic Period writers are seen preserving what modern culture is determined to break apart.

Author: Bernhard Kuhn
ISBN-10: 0754661660
ISBN-13: 9780754661665
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 08/24/2009
Pages: 182
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2009 pg. 264