Empire and the Animal Body

Violence, Identity and Ecology in Victorian Adventure Fiction

Autori

• John Miller

Parametri

Pagine

246pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Mappe e viaggi
• Sulla letteratura

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Focusing on the intersection of animal studies, ecocriticism, and postcolonial studies, this book examines the role of exotic animals in Victorian adventure literature. It explores how these animals symbolize broader themes of empire and colonialism, reshaping our understanding of the narratives and their cultural implications. Through this lens, the work highlights the complex relationships between humans and animals in the context of imperialism.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2014

(In brossura)