Discourses of Vision in Nineteenth-Century Britain

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Focusing on the impact of new visual technologies, this book reassesses Victorian perspectives on visual experience. It explores how these advancements influenced literary and non-fiction works by notable authors like George Eliot and Charles Dickens, as well as lesser-known pieces from the periodical press. By uncovering the visual discourses of the time, it challenges existing scholarship and offers a fresh model for understanding how Victorians perceived and articulated vision, ultimately reshaping our comprehension of their cultural landscape.