ENG 346: 19th-Century Literature: Victorian

In this remarkable book, the first major biography of Florence Nightingale in more than fifty years, Mark Bostridge draws on a wealth of unpublished material, including previously unseen family papers, to throw new light on this extraordinary woman's life and character. Disentangling elements of myth from the reality, Bostridge has written a vivid and immensely readable account of one of the most iconic figures in modern history.

Florence Nightingale: Mystic, Vicionary, Healter is a comprehensive, exceptionally well-researched and much praised biography of the founder of modern nursing and her impact on all aspects of health care. This volume includes an epilogue with images from the Florence Nightingale Museum and information on the Nightingale Global Initiative.