STORY OF SWIMMING (DEWI LEWIS) (HB)

The Story of Swimming reveals discoveries in medieval and Elizabethan literature and tells how medicinal sea-bathing flourished in the 18th century. It examines the role of bathing in the Romantic Movement and in the works of literary swimmers from Wordsworth to Iris Murdoch. It also explores the class-based conflicts that broke out when the masses descended on Victorian seaside resorts. Lavishly illustrated with woodcuts, engravings, cartoons, paintings and photographs.