Hewitt, Rachel

A Revolution of Feeling: The Decade that Forged the Modern Mind

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ISBN 13:
9781847085740
author:
Hewitt, Rachel
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Granta Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
560
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 3.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Modern, 20th Century,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£12.79

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A Revolution of Feeling: The Decade that Forged the Modern Mind by Rachel Hewitt In the late 18th century, Britain underwent a profound cultural shift. Inspired by the French Revolution's ideals, British radicals sought to revolutionise attitudes towards emotions and desires. Their utopian projects, though ultimately unsuccessful, laid the groundwork for our contemporary understanding of need, longing, and emotion. As the revolutionary proposals of this period collapsed, a new kind of revolution emerged: one of feeling. This seismic shift in societal attitudes has had a lasting impact on how we think about human emotions and desires. Hewitt's insightful exploration of this pivotal decade sheds light on the enduring power of ideas to shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Through her meticulous research, Hewitt reveals the complex web of influences that shaped the modern mind, from the Enlightenment's wildest hopes to the darker consequences of radicalism. A Revolution of Feeling is a thought-provoking exploration of how our emotions have come to define us, and what this says about the world we live in today.

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