Tuberculosis and the Victorian Literary Imagination

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Focusing on Victorian fiction, this book explores the portrayal of tuberculosis and its impact on societal perceptions of the disease and its victims. It delves into how literature reflected and shaped attitudes toward illness during this era, revealing the cultural and emotional significance of tuberculosis in the context of 19th-century life. Through literary analysis, it sheds light on the intersection of health, identity, and societal norms.