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The Mummy!; or a Tale of the Twenty-Second Century (1827) is a bold hybrid of Gothic romance, political satire, and proto-science fiction. Set in a technologically transformed future Britain, it imagines the revival of the Egyptian pharaoh Cheops by galvanic science, then uses his uncanny return to test modern assumptions about progress, monarchy, gender, and education. Loudon's brisk, inventive prose mingles melodrama with speculative extrapolation—steam-powered innovations, advanced agriculture, and social reform—placing the novel beside Mary Shelley's Frankenstein while anticipating Victorian futurism. Jane C. Loudon, born Jane Webb in 1807, wrote the novel while still very young and in precarious financial circumstances after her father's death. Her interests in science, antiquity, and public reform shaped the book's unusual range; its imaginative technology reflects the era's fascination with electricity, Egyptology, and industrial change. The work also altered her life: John Claudius Loudon's admiring review led to their acquaintance and marriage, after which she became a major writer on botany and gardening. Readers interested in the origins of science fiction, women's literary history, or nineteenth-century debates about progress will find The Mummy! unexpectedly rich and lively. It rewards attention not merely as a curiosity, but as an ambitious speculative novel that turns resurrection into a critique of the future.
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The Mummy!
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In her groundbreaking novel, 'The Mummy!', Jane C. Loudon intertwines elements of Gothic horror with the burgeoning fascination of the Victorian era for Egyptology and the exoticism of the East. Set in both contemporary and historical backdrops, Loudon's narrative reflects the period's anxieties and curiosities surrounding death and resurrection within a scientifically advancing society. Her prose evokes a rich tapestry of imagery, seamlessly blending supernatural occurrences with the social mores of her time, thus creating a compelling exploration of themes like mortality, sexuality, and the nature of the uncanny. Jane C. Loudon was a pioneering figure in 19th-century literature, notable for her contributions to both fiction and botany. Growing up amid the Industrial Revolution, she was influenced by the era's scientific innovations and exotic discoveries, which inform the themes present in 'The Mummy!' As an advocate for women's education and a writer of scientific literature, Loudon's multifaceted background breathes life into her characters and settings, allowing readers insight into the complexities of identity and gender during her time. 'The Mummy!' is a must-read for enthusiasts of Gothic literature and those intrigued by historical narratives that question societal norms. Loudon's vivid storytelling and insightful commentary on the Victorian fascination with the macabre provide a rich reading experience that resonates well beyond its era. Readers will find themselves captivated by the intricate dance between love, death, and resurrection, making it a seminal piece for both literary and cultural analysis. 256 pp. Englisch. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788027375370
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Etat : New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. The Mummy! is a novel written by Jane C. Loudon which was published anonymously in 1827. It concerns the Egyptian mummy of Cheops, who is brought back to life in the year 2126. The novel describes a future filled with advanced technology, and was the firs. N° de réf. du vendeur 882373079
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -The Mummy!; or a Tale of the Twenty-Second Century (1827) is a bold hybrid of Gothic romance, political satire, and proto-science fiction. Set in a technologically transformed future Britain, it imagines the revival of the Egyptian pharaoh Cheops by galvanic science, then uses his uncanny return to test modern assumptions about progress, monarchy, gender, and education. Loudon's brisk, inventive prose mingles melodrama with speculative extrapolation-steam-powered innovations, advanced agriculture, and social reform-placing the novel beside Mary Shelley's Frankenstein while anticipating Victorian futurism. Jane C. Loudon, born Jane Webb in 1807, wrote the novel while still very young and in precarious financial circumstances after her father's death. Her interests in science, antiquity, and public reform shaped the book's unusual range; its imaginative technology reflects the era's fascination with electricity, Egyptology, and industrial change. The work also altered her life: John Claudius Loudon's admiring review led to their acquaintance and marriage, after which she became a major writer on botany and gardening. Readers interested in the origins of science fiction, women's literary history, or nineteenth-century debates about progress will find The Mummy! unexpectedly rich and lively. It rewards attention not merely as a curiosity, but as an ambitious speculative novel that turns resurrection into a critique of the future. 256 pp. Englisch. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788027375370
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In her groundbreaking novel, 'The Mummy!', Jane C. Loudon intertwines elements of Gothic horror with the burgeoning fascination of the Victorian era for Egyptology and the exoticism of the East. Set in both contemporary and historical backdrops, Loudon's narrative reflects the period's anxieties and curiosities surrounding death and resurrection within a scientifically advancing society. Her prose evokes a rich tapestry of imagery, seamlessly blending supernatural occurrences with the social mores of her time, thus creating a compelling exploration of themes like mortality, sexuality, and the nature of the uncanny. Jane C. Loudon was a pioneering figure in 19th-century literature, notable for her contributions to both fiction and botany. Growing up amid the Industrial Revolution, she was influenced by the era's scientific innovations and exotic discoveries, which inform the themes present in 'The Mummy!' As an advocate for women's education and a writer of scientific literature, Loudon's multifaceted background breathes life into her characters and settings, allowing readers insight into the complexities of identity and gender during her time. 'The Mummy!' is a must-read for enthusiasts of Gothic literature and those intrigued by historical narratives that question societal norms. Loudon's vivid storytelling and insightful commentary on the Victorian fascination with the macabre provide a rich reading experience that resonates well beyond its era. Readers will find themselves captivated by the intricate dance between love, death, and resurrection, making it a seminal piece for both literary and cultural analysis. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788027375370
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The Mummy! | A Regency Gothic Vision of Future England, Scientific Resurrection, and Twenty-Second-Century Politics
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. The Mummy! | A Regency Gothic Vision of Future England, Scientific Resurrection, and Twenty-Second-Century Politics | Jane C. Loudon | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2023 | e-artnow | EAN 9788027375370 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: e-artnow s.r.o., Za Sidlistem 22, 143 00 PRAGUE, TSCHECHIEN, kristoferpaetau[at]gmail[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. N° de réf. du vendeur 126985626
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