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The variation of animals and plants under domestication
by Charles DarwinAggregate Editorial Score46/100
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Published 1868English
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When Charles Darwin published The variation of animals and plants under domestication in 1868, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of science & nature. The variation of animals and plants under domestication by Charles Darwin (1868) is a notable work of science nature.
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Charles Darwin published The variation of animals and plants under domestication in 1868, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of science & nature from International. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed The variation of animals and plants under domestication among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 46/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
The appeal of The variation of animals and plants under domestication lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page.
Within International's literary landscape, Charles Darwin occupies a significant position. The variation of animals and plants under domestication is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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