The descent of love : Darwin and the theory of sexual selection in American fiction, 1871-1926

The descent of love : Darwin and the theory of sexual selection in American fiction, 1871-1926 / Bert Bender.

Author/creator	Bender, Bert
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, ©1996.
Description	xvi, 440 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882--Influence. American fiction--19th century --History and criticism. Love stories, American--History and criticism. American fiction--20th century --History and criticism. Literature and science--United States --History. Man-woman relationships in literature. American fiction--English influences. Evolution (Biology) in literature. Mate selection in literature. Courtship in literature. Love in literature. Sex in literature.

Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. [405]-419) and index.
LCCN	95042582
ISBN	0812233441 (alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	PS374.L6 B46 1996	✔ Available	Place Hold