Human Tissue in the Realist Novel, 1850-1895

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Engaging with contemporary debates on anthropocentrism and the Anthropocene, this work proposes a fresh perspective on the realist novel of the late nineteenth century. It introduces 'human tissue' as a conceptual framework, merging biology and literature while examining its relevance during the Victorian era. Through case studies of Charles Kingsley, George Eliot, and Emile Zola, alongside their influence on George Moore and Vernon Lee, the book presents a novel methodology that intertwines realism and ecological concerns in literary criticism.