| Heart and Science: A Story of the Present Time Contributor(s): Collins, Wilkie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1636375448 ISBN-13: 9781636375441 Publisher: Bibliotech Press OUR PRICE: $15.15 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2022 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Classics - Fiction | Literary |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 6" W x 9" (0.85 lbs) 260 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It examines the conflict between faith, emotional intelligence & science. I found it extremely compelling and had real problems putting it down at night. The other themes I figured were
English and her nurse who is Italian. Mental health issues: madness as embodied in Mrs Galilee, the hero's mother & his cousin & sweetheart, Carmina, the heroine of the novel.
Intellectualism & rationalism as symbolised by Science. This is embodied in Mrs Galilee & Dr Benjula who is a vivisectionist. Both are totally devoid of empathy and the ability to see a situation from someone else's perspective. This attitude is contrasted with Deep feeling, compassion & tenderness as embodied in the hero Ovid Vere & Carmina who turns a bitter rival into a loving, devoted friend. These qualities are symbolised in the word heart. (Zareen) |