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2 de set. de 2013 · In June of 1861, shortly after Darwin faced a major confrontation with the British clergy over their accusations that his theory of evolution was heresy, Emma sends Charles this exquisite testament to love’s power of spiritual elevation: I cannot tell you the compassion I have felt for all your sufferings for these weeks past that you have ...
Emma Darwin (geb. Wedgwood, * 2. Mai 1808 in Maer, Staffordshire; † 7. Oktober 1896 in Downe) war die Cousine und Ehefrau des englischen Naturforschers ...
7 de nov. de 2019 · In 1859, Emma again worked with Charles on what had become The Origin of Species by helping him to read and correct the proofs from the publisher. Although she did not agree with the ideas presented therein and continued to worry about Charles’ soul, Emma was willing to accept what she considered the “bad” with the “good” of being with Charles Darwin in their 20th year of marriage.
8 de set. de 2023 · Emma Darwin (1808–1896) was especially remembered for her patience and fortitude in dealing with her husband's long term illness, which became apparent shortly after their marriage. In nursing and humouring Charles through his many ups and downs, she was a crucial factor in her husband's scientific accomplishments.
Emma Darwin was born and brought up in London, but has also spent time in both Manhattan and Brussels, and later studied Drama at university. Her debut novel The Mathematics of Love (Headline Review) is probably the only novel ever to have been simultaneously listed for both the Commonwealth Writers Best First Book, and the RNA Novel of the Year prizes.
Emma Darwin (née Wedgwood; 2 May 1808–7 October 1896) was an English woman and the wife of Charles Darwin. Charles Darwin was a very important biologist. Emma was the daughter of Josiah Wedgwood II. Josiah II was the son of Josiah Wedgwood. Josiah was a potter and founder of the Wedgwood company. Charles Darwin was her cousin.
When Emma Darwin moved to 12 Upper Gower Street in 1839, she was so appalled by the yellow curtains, blue walls and red furniture that she called it Macaw Cottage. Newly married to her cousin Charles, she belonged to a large circle of intellectual women scattered around London and beyond. Inevitably, at first she did not always fit in easily ...
