Description
Paperback cover has some wear and fading. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of Samuel Hynes’ “The Edwardian Turn of Mind” offers a captivating exploration of the cultural and literary landscape of Edwardian England. Published in 1968, Hynes’ seminal work delves into the societal shifts and artistic movements that defined the era between the death of Queen Victoria in 1901 and the outbreak of World War I in 1914. With meticulous scholarship and insightful analysis, Hynes illuminates the complexities of this transitional period, shedding light on the works of writers such as H.G. Wells, E.M. Forster, and Virginia Woolf. Collectors and readers alike will appreciate Hynes’ nuanced exploration of the tensions between tradition and modernity, as well as his examination of the era’s enduring cultural legacy. This copy, with its well-preserved pages and secure binding, offers a tangible connection to a pivotal moment in literary and intellectual history.
