Language of the Eye
Joseph Turnley
Play
Length 3 h 55 min
Chapters 21
First published 1858
Subtitled "The importance and dignity of the eye as indicative of general character, female beauty, and manly genius", this book explores the physiology of sight along with the ways in which the emotions are expressed through the eyes. - Summary by Beeswaxcandle
Chapters
1
The Importance of the Eye Read by Beeswaxcandle 5:54
2
Light and Colour Read by Beeswaxcandle 14:45
3
Motion and Shape Read by Beeswaxcandle 7:00
4
Physiology of the Eye Read by Beeswaxcandle 22:11
5
Comparison with the other senses Read by Beeswaxcandle 25:51
6
General Expresssion Read by Beeswaxcandle 7:14
7
National Expression Read by Beeswaxcandle 6:20
8
Expression of the Sexes Compared Read by Beeswaxcandle 20:10
9
Expression, as Indicative of Character Read by Beeswaxcandle 27:33
10
Eye-brows Read by Beeswaxcandle 8:05
11
Poet's Imagery Read by Beeswaxcandle 33:30
12
Genius Read by Beeswaxcandle 5:22
13
Hope Read by Beeswaxcandle 4:15
14
Innocence; or the Eastern Eye Read by Beeswaxcandle 4:23
15
Love Read by Beeswaxcandle 4:25
16
Sorrow Read by Beeswaxcandle 4:07
17
Imagination Read by Beeswaxcandle 3:18
18
Dignity Read by Beeswaxcandle 3:22
19
Resignation Read by Beeswaxcandle 5:30
20
Beauty: A Sketch Read by Beeswaxcandle 15:57
21
Appendix Read by Beeswaxcandle 5:42
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