Phyllis Weliver Books

The memoir offers a poignant exploration of healing through nature as the author, an award-winning professor, navigates her recovery from long COVID in a woodland cottage. Drawing on practices like forest bathing and insights from Indigenous cultures, ancient philosophy, and literature, she intertwines personal reflections with broader themes of wellness and resilience. While particularly resonant for those facing chronic illness, the narrative speaks to anyone seeking solace and restoration from the pressures of contemporary life.

Over the first half of the nineteenth century, writers like Austen and Bront¿onfined their critiques to satirical portrayals of women musicians. Later, however, a marked shift occurred with the introduction of musical female characters where were positively to be feared. First published in 2000, this book examines the reasons for this shift in representations of female musicians in Victorian fiction from 1860-1900. Focusing on changing gender roles, musical practices and the framing of both of these scientific discourses, the book explores how fictional notions of female musicians diverged from actual trends in music making. This book will be of interest to those studying nineteenth century literature and music.

This volume reveals the role of music in nineteenth-century British liberalism, exploring the politics, culture, and ideology of Victorian elite society using archival material relating to Mary Gladstone, daughter of the reforming British prime minister. It will interest scholars working in numerous fields including music, literature, politics, history, and women's studies.