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Heart and Science: A Story of the Present Time

Wilkie Collins

Heart and Science: A Story of the Present Time

Heart and Science: A Story of the Present Time

Wilkie Collins

Heart and Science: A Story of the Present Time, written by Wilkie Collins in 1883, follows young doctor Ovid Vere as he battles familial opposition to pursue his love. The narrative includes themes of inheritance, secret engagements, and an antagonistic stepmother. Notably, the novel addresses animal cruelty in scientific practices, reflecting Collins' advocacy for animal rights and his didactic approach to storytelling.

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Heart and Science is one of Wilkie Collins' didactic novels. It is the story of young doctor Ovid Vere, who fights for h...

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