Why were the Romantics obsessed with Mount Vesuvius?
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Changing Perceptions of Mount Vesuvius
This chapter explores the evolving perception of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in different time periods, including the discovery of bodies in Pompeii and the emergence of stories portraying Vesuvius as a punitive force. It contrasts the Christian perspective with the enlightenment view of volcanic eruptions as a catalyst for change.
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