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Climate Crisis and the 21st-Century British Novel (Environmental Cultures)
0Explore the urgent dialogue between climate crisis and contemporary British storytelling. This pioneering study meticulously charts the evolution of environmental attitudes in 21st-century British fiction, examining twelve pivotal works. It delves into narratives of ecological collapse, pastoral, urban, and polar shifts. Bringing ecocriticism and narratology together, it analyzes influential novels, from Zadie Smith to Melissa Harrison, showcasing how post-millennial literature reimagines our relationship with the natural world amidst global environmental challenges. Essential reading for literature students, environmental scholars, and anyone keen on understanding climate change through the lens of modern fiction.
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Climate Crisis and the 21st-Century British Novel (Environmental Cultures)
0Explore how the 21st-century British novel confronts the escalating climate crisis. This groundbreaking study is the first to chart changing attitudes towards nature in contemporary British fiction. It delves into twelve key works, examining narratives of environmental collapse, pastoral, urban, and polar settings. Bringing ecocriticism and narratology into dialogue, it analyzes acclaimed novels and new voices. Ideal for literature students, academics, and anyone keen on environmental literature, this book reveals how post-millennial fictions offer vital imaginative spaces to rethink our relationship with the natural world in an era of global change.