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The descent of love Darwin and the theory of sexual selection in American fiction, 1871-1926

Title
The descent of love [electronic resource] : Darwin and the theory of sexual selection in American fiction, 1871-1926 / Bert Bender.
Author
Bender, Bert.
Publication
Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, c1996.

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Description
1 online resource (xvi, 440 p.) : ill.
Uniform Title
Descent of love (Online)
Alternative Title
Descent of love (Online)
Subject
  • Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 > Influence
  • American fiction > 19th century > History and criticism
  • Romance fiction, American > History and criticism
  • American fiction > 20th century > History and criticism
  • Literature and science > English-speaking countries
  • American fiction > English influences
  • Evolution (Biology) in literature
  • Mate selection in literature
  • Courtship in literature
  • Love in literature
  • Sex in literature
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [405]-419) and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
LCCN
95042582
OCLC
ssj0000137034
Author
Bender, Bert.
Title
The descent of love [electronic resource] : Darwin and the theory of sexual selection in American fiction, 1871-1926 / Bert Bender.
Imprint
Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, c1996.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [405]-419) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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