Literature in the Age of Celestial Discovery: From Copernicus to Flamsteed
Literature in the Age of Celestial Discovery: From Copernicus to Flamsteed by Judy A. Hayden
2016 | ISBN: 1137583452, 1349887439 | English | 224 pages | PDF | 5 MB
2016 | ISBN: 1137583452, 1349887439 | English | 224 pages | PDF | 5 MB
Advances in astronomy such as the theories of Copernicus and the development of the telescope sparked a strong response within Early Modern literature. The essays in this collection show this discourse went on to develop a political context to discuss topics like New World exploration and even kingship and regicide, well into the 18th century.