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Focusing on the cultural significance of memento mori in nineteenth-century Britain, this study delves into the fascination with preserving objects associated with the deceased. It examines how these practices reflect societal attitudes toward death, memory, and mourning, revealing the emotional and historical context behind this unique tradition. Through a blend of literary analysis and cultural commentary, the book offers insights into the ways people engaged with loss and remembrance during this period.

An intimate portrait of the lives and writings of the Bronte sisters, drawn from the objects they possessed.

Focusing on the archetype of the dangerous lover, this book explores his pervasive influence across literature and philosophy over the past two centuries. Deborah Lutz examines the evolution of this brooding romantic hero, from the Romantics to modern narratives, highlighting his dark past and complex emotions. By engaging with both canonical and lesser-known authors, she connects this figure to the philosophies of Heidegger, Modernism, and Barthes, while probing deep themes of desire, death, and eroticism in a lyrical, essayistic manner.

A smart, provocative account of the erotic current running just beneath the surface of a stuffy and stifling Victorian London.