Poisonous Tales: A Forensic Examination of Poisons in Fiction

ISBN-13: 9781839161438 / Angielski

UK) Hamnett Hilary (University of Lincoln

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From Shakespeare and Dickens to Hugo and Poe, the macabre world of literary poisonings is as large as it is fascinating. Utilising real forensic science Poisonous Tales explores the real science inspiring the toxins and tinctures in our favourite works. Discover the captivating truth in the texts and how real-life tragedies can replicate themselves in fiction.