The Fall of Man; Or, The Loves of the Gorillas by Richard Grant White

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Author White, Richard Grant, 1821-1885
Title The Fall of Man; Or, The Loves of the Gorillas
A Popular Scientific Lecture Upon the Darwinian Theory of Development by Sexual Selection
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Summary "The Fall of Man; Or, The Loves of the Gorillas" by Richard Grant White is a satirical work that blends humor with popular science, written during the early 1870s. This unique book serves as a scientific lecture presented from the perspective of a learned gorilla, exploring the Darwinian theory of evolution and sexual selection in animals. It reflects the Victorian era's fascination with science and the evolution of species, while simultaneously highlighting the absurdities and follies of human behavior. The narrative unfolds as the gorilla lecturer addresses a gathering of his fellow creatures, expounding upon humanity's descent from primates and the resulting qualities that separate humans from their illustrious ancestors. Through a series of humorous and exaggerated anecdotes—including romantic pursuits among gorillas, a sea-serpent encounter, and the eventual "fall" of gorillas into being more human-like—White critiques societal norms, human relationships, and the concept of progress. The lecture cleverly intertwines elements of evolution with satirical commentary on gender dynamics and the pitfalls of modern civilization, ultimately painting a broad picture of how unwise choices can lead to degradation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Natural selection
Subject Human beings -- Origin
Subject Human evolution
Subject Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 -- Humor
Subject Gorilla -- Behavior
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EBook-No. 58333
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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