Heart & Science
{{Heart & Science}}
Basic Info
- Author: Wilkie Collins
- Year: 1883
- Type: #primary1
Summary (brief)
-Explores conflict between "Heart" and scientific rationalism through story of doctor (Ovi Vere) and his love for his orphaned cousin, Carmina Graywell, who suffers from a neural disease. She is under the care of her manipulative aunt, Mrs. Galilee, and a vivisectionist doctor, Benjulia, who essentially views her as a case study.
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quote:: “I am no bird.”
page:: 197
themes:: freedom, identity
Genre Notes
-Collins is fascinated by notions of fate/destiny; love at first site (51);
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