Literature and the Anthropocene

by Pieter Vermeulen

Book Overview

The Anthropocene has fundamentally changed the way we think about our relation to nonhuman life and to the planet. This book is the first to critically survey how the Anthropocene is enriching the study of literature and inspiring contemporary poetry and fiction. Engaging with topics such as genre, life, extinction, memory, infrastructure, energy, and the future, the book makes a compelling case for literature's unique contribution to contemporary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138543748
• ISBN13: 9781138543744
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"