Literature In The Age Of Celestial Discovery: From Copernicus To Flamsteed
by Judy A. Hayden /
2016 / English / PDF
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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.
