The relationship of literary

materials to the development of

science

                                    Introduction:

Literature and science have been intertwined for

centuries, influencing each other in a variety of ways. From

using literature to communicate scientific ideas to

incorporating scientific concepts into literature, the

relationship between these two fields is complex and

multifaceted. We explore this relationship through three

areas, each containing two chapters, and highlight the role of

literature in shaping scientific thinking and the influence of

science on literature, historical accounts of science in

literature, and literary criticism of science and technology.