The Atlantis: A Register Of Literature And Science (Volume I) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354216305)

A recovered forum of Victorian inquiry. Curiosity drives every measured page. The Atlantis: A Register Of Literature And Science (Volume I) surfaces as a rare victorian literary journal embodied in a compact nineteenth century anthology, threading literature and science essays with contemporary review and commentary. As an intellectual periodical collection it stages the scientific and literary discourse of nineteenth century England, giving shape to the debates that animated salons, societies and newspaper pages. Read casually, the entries reward curiosity with striking snapshots of an era; read consecutively, they cohere into a nuanced map of interdisciplinary victorian topics. The tone is varied, polemic, speculative, descriptive, but always engaged, making this volume both an approachable companion for general readers and a rewarding classic literature compendium for collectors who prize provenance and perspective. As a historical resource, The Atlantis occupies a telling position between the emergence of early scientific journals and longstanding literary forms. It provides material that scholars of periodical studies, the history of science and Victorian studies can trace as part of the circulation of ideas; librarians building a university library collection on nineteenth century England will value its presence alongside competing periodicals and rare pamphlets, and as a victorian era publication it offers particular archival value. For classroom use and independent study it functions as an academic research resource, a primary source for essays on publishing practices, taste and public engagement with knowledge. Archival-minded collectors gain a textured compendium that illuminates editorial practice and networks of influence without requiring specialist training to enjoy. Accessible and richly suggestive, it bridges scholarly inquiry and the pleasures of reading. A fine acquisition for private collections and particularly institutional archives alike. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

Author: Unknown
ISBN-10: 9354216307
ISBN-13: 9789354216305
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 11/19/2020
Pages: 508
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.63lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d