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Charles Darwin by A.N. Wilson
Charles Darwin by A.N. Wilson
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Victorian Mythmaker
438 pages, Paperback
233 x 152 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Condition: Very Good (Has very small/minor signs of wear).
Genres: Nonfiction * Biography * Science * History * Evolution * History Of Science
Was Charles the man who discovered evolution? The man who challenged the existence of God? Or was he a flawed individual of his time, a combination of genius and ruthless ambition who failed to give credit to other influential thinkers? In this groundbreaking new biography - the first single volume in twenty-five years - A. N. Wilson, the renowned author of The Victorians and Gods Funeral, delves into the complex and contradictory life of Charles Darwin.
Darwin was once described by his friend and advocate, Thomas Huxley, as a symbol. But what exactly did he symbolize? In Wilson's nuanced portrayal, Darwin emerges as a multifaceted figure. On one hand, he was a brilliant naturalist, meticulously collecting and categorizing specimens that expanded the fields of taxonomy and geology. On the other hand, Darwin harbored a deep-seated ambition to be recognized as a universal genius, despite his outward appearance of gentleness and laziness.
Wilson raises thought-provoking questions about Darwin's seminal work, On the Origin of Species, published in 1859. Was it truly a groundbreaking contribution to natural history, or was it a comforting myth for the Victorian middle class, justifying their selfishness and indifference towards the less fortunate as part of nature's grand design? Charles: Victorian Mythmaker offers a fresh perspective on this iconic figure of the Victorian era, challenging conventional Darwinian beliefs while providing insight into the man, his revolutionary ideas, and the broader societal context of the time.
