What sets Mary Shelley's Frankenstein apart from so many other
famous works of fiction? What special combination of creativity and
vision made possible the drafting of Magna Carta? When describing
exceptional accomplishments like these - and the men and women
behind them - we use the word 'genius'. And while genius is
difficult to define, we all recognize that elusive, special quality
when we encounter it. 'Marks of Genius' pays tribute to some of the
most remarkable testaments to genius throughout human history, from
ancient texts on papyrus and the extraordinary medieval manuscript
'The Douce Apocalypse' to the renowned children's work 'The Wind in
the Willows'. Bringing together some of the most impressive
treasures from the collections of the Bodleian Libraries, it tells
the story of the creation of each work and its afterlife, offering
insight into the breadth and depth of its influence as well as its
power to fascinate. Illustrating works from Euclid, Dante and
Handel to Einstein, Austen and Gandhi, 'Marks of Genius' showcases
over 100 books and manuscripts that constitute the pinnacle of
human creativity and which we continue to revere and revisit.
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