Climate Change Fictions

Representations of Global Warming in American Literature

Autori

• Antonia Mehnert

Parametri

• 264 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Sulla letteratura

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Focusing on contemporary American literature, the book examines how fiction addresses the complexities of climate change, including its slow progression, global impact, and the disconnect between cause and effect. By analyzing "climate change fiction," Antonia Mehnert reveals how these narratives employ various techniques to communicate the challenges posed by climate change. Moving beyond ecocritical perspectives, the work highlights the cultural significance of these texts, positioning them as essential contributions to discussions within the environmental humanities.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

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