{"title":"Sharon Ruston","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Sharon Ruston collection, an illuminating exploration of literature and science. Sharon Ruston is a renowned academic and writer, celebrated for her insightful analyses that bridge the gap between classic literature and scientific discourse. Her works provide a unique perspective that enriches understanding and appreciation of both fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Science of Life and Death in Frankenstein\u003c\/em\u003e, an engaging dive into Mary Shelley's iconic novel. This book delves into the scientific context and medical history of the period, shedding light on the influences that shaped Shelley's narrative. It’s an essential read for those intrigued by how science and literature intertwine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin her writing, Ruston effortlessly combines research with storytelling, making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging. Whether you're a literature enthusiast, a science buff, or simply curious about the interplay between these domains, Sharon Ruston's books offer valuable insights and a rewarding reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore her collection today and discover the fascinating connections between the realms of science and creative writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"science-of-life-and-death-in-frankenstein-the-by-sharon-ruston-9781851245574","title":"Science of Life and Death in Frankenstein, The","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is life? This was a question of particular concern for Mary Shelley and her contemporaries. But how did she, and her fellow Romantic writers, incorporate this debate into their work, and how much were they influenced by contemporary science, medicine and personal loss?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Science of Life and Death in Frankenstein\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book to compile the many attempts in science and medicine to account for life and death in Mary Shelley's time. It considers what her contemporaries thought of air, blood, sunlight, electricity and other elements believed to be most essential for living. Mary Shelley's (and her circle's) knowledge of science and medicine is carefully examined, alongside the work of key scientific and medical thinkers, including John Abernethy, James Curry, Humphry Davy, John Hunter, William Lawrence and Joseph Priestley. \u003cem\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrates what Mary Shelley knew of the advice given by medical practitioners for the recovery of persons drowned, hanged or strangled and explores the contemporary scientific basis behind Victor Frankenstein's idea that life and death were merely 'ideal bounds' he could transgress in the making of the Creature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterweaving images of the manuscript, portraits, medical instruments and contemporary diagrams into her narrative, Sharon Ruston shows how this extraordinary tale is steeped in historical scientific and medical thought, exploring the fascinating boundary between life and death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA beautifully cool and elegant survey of the contemporary science and medicine which young Mary Shelley wove so ingeniously into the dark gothic texture of her 1818 masterpiece. With quiet authority and wit, Sharon Ruston calmly assesses the wilder theories, the furious debates, the utopian hopes and the eye-watering experiments, which secretly shaped \u003cem\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/em\u003e. Paradoxically, Ruston's scholarship gives the Creature a whole new life beyond fiction.\u003c\/em\u003e – Richard Holmes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854821904620,"sku":"9781851245574","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781851245574.jpg?v=1759256295"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sharon-ruston.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}