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Into the Volcano
The LRB Podcast
Volcano Aesthetics and Hamilton's Fascination
This chapter explores the concept of the sublime through the connection between erupting volcanoes and aesthetics. It discusses William Hamilton's deep fascination with Vesuvius, including his multiple ascents and collection of specimens, as well as an instance where he and two others had a picnic naked inside the burning crater. The chapter also briefly mentions Hamilton's first wife, Catherine, and her musical talents, as well as the speculation surrounding his marriage to his second wife, Emma.
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