Mackinder, Adrian
Death and the Victorians: A Dark Fascination
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399082556
- author:
- Mackinder, Adrian
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword History
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 2.4 x 24.1 x 24.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Death and the Victorians: A Dark Fascination The Victorian era was a time of fascination with death, marked by a mix of reverence, fear, and exploitation. This dark fascination can be seen in the many ways the Victorians sought to understand and connect with the afterlife. From the eerie stories and ghost hunting of the time, to the sensationalized portrayals of murder and serial killers in the popular press, the Victorians were captivated by the mysteries of death. The era's obsession with death was not just a product of Gothic horror, but also of a desire to understand the afterlife and the nature of mortality. The Victorians were drawn to the idea of spirits and the supernatural, and many sought to communicate with the dead through various means. This period also saw the rise of the popular press, which played a significant role in shaping our modern obsessions with murder and the macabre. Death and the Victorians offers a fascinating exploration of this dark fascination, revealing the ways in which the Victorians sought to understand and connect with death.
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