Transatlantic Spiritualism and Nineteenth-Century American Literature - by B Bennett (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

This book asks about the cultural and political meanings of spiritualism in the Nineteenth century United States. In order to re-assess both transatlantic spiritualism and the culture in which it emerged, Bennet locates spiritualism within a highly technologized transatlantic capitalist culture.

Review Quotes

'Bennett's Transatlantic Spiritualism and Nineteenth-Century American Literature bristles with valuable insights that will transform our understanding of nineteenth-century spiritualism and its occluded Others.' - Susan Castillo, King's College, London

About the Author

BRIDGET BENNET is Professor of American Literature and Culture in the School of English, University of Leeds, UK.