Close Reading the Anthropocene

Reading poetry and prose, images and art, literary and critical theory, science and cultural studies, Close Reading the Anthropocene explores the question of meaning, its importance, and its potential for loss in the Anthropocene. It prioritizes slowing down and looking around to apprehend similarities and differences, to recognize and value interconnections.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Reading poetry and prose, images and art, literary and critical theory, science and cultural studies, Close Reading the Anthropocene delves into the profound question of meaning, its immense significance, and the inherent vulnerability it faces within the novel geological epoch of the Anthropocene. Both close reading and scientific ecology emphasize the importance of slowing down and taking a comprehensive look around to discern similarities and differences, to acknowledge and appreciate interconnections. Here, "close" denotes a meticulous attention to both the reading subject and the textual object. This interdisciplinary edited collection establishes a solid foundation for understanding the intricate relationships between text and the world within the environmental humanities.

The diverse chapters within the volumes engage in critical and often contentious discussions about the Anthropocene and the evolving discourse surrounding reading, interpretation, and textuality. They showcase a wide array of work from across the globe, making them of immense interest to scholars and students in the fields of environmental humanities, ecocriticism, and literary studies.

Weight: 328g
Dimension: 154 x 229 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367466596