Rebecca Stott in "Theatres of Glass" describes the 1850s Victorian craze for home aquariums, highlighting how people created rock pools but faced natural challenges.
Mary Ann Evans, under the name George Eliot, explored nature's marvels at Ilfracombe, reflecting on the difference between merely seeing and truly perceiving.
George Henry Lewes emphasized the dramatic complexity of nature in every drop of water, illustrating a profound appreciation for life's intricate wonders.
The act of creating a rock pool evokes nostalgic, child-like joy but also raises questions about the ethics of interacting with nature.
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