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A sweeping historical and intellectual genealogy of our struggle to represent disorder from the classical period to the twentieth century.

Focusing on the interplay between art, drama, and fiction in the nineteenth century, this study explores how storytelling and visual art influenced each other. It highlights the synergy between narrative painting, pictorial dramaturgy, and serial illustrated fiction, showcasing the collaborative nature of these artistic forms. Richly illustrated, the work delves into the cultural dynamics that shaped the era's creative expressions.