The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science

Richard Holmes brilliantly illuminates that electric moment when science and poetry danced together—when Herschel mapped the heavens, Davy experimented with laughing gas, and Shelley's circle watched in awe. This is the Romantic era reborn: messy, exhilarating, and gloriously human. Perfect for anyone who's ever wondered when scientists became heroes, or who simply loves beautiful writing about big ideas.