Science, Politics, and Friendship in the Works of Thomas Lovell Beddoes

Focusing on the romantic playwright Thomas Lovell Beddoes, this study examines how his work is influenced by radical politics, life science, and gender discourse. It offers a fresh interpretation of his major work, Death's Jest Book, within the context of English and German romantic culture. The analysis highlights Beddoes's intricate understanding of history, intertwined with his interests in Early Modern culture and early modernist aesthetic experimentation, revealing a multifaceted vision that resonates with contemporary themes.