romanticism, modernity, and the emergence of virtual reality Otto, Peter 1953- creator text enk Oxford Oxford University Press 2011 monographic eng

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1 online resource. This title argues that modern forms of virtual reality first appear in the urban/commercial milieu of London in the late 18th and early 19th century. To establish this aetiology it maps the emergence of virtual realities in popular entertainment Enlightenment schemes for managing the real, and Romantic literature and art. specialized Peter Otto. Includes bibliographical references and index. Romanticism Great Britain English literature 18th century History and criticism English literature 19th century History and criticism Virtual reality in literature Amusements Great Britain History 18th century PR448 820.935509033 9780191725364 (ebook) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199567676.001.0001 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199567676.001.0001 StDuBDS 110509 20150804193945.0 EDZ0000077024