Myth and Environmentalism: Arts of Resilience for a Damaged Planet

This book explores the interconnections between myth, environment, narrative, poetry, comics, and innovative artistic practice to examine strategies for repairing our unhealthy relationship with the planet. It advocates a re-evaluation of the ethical relation to living with and sharing the Earth and draws from diverse perspectives such as ecocriticism, new materialism, and Anthropocene studies. The book is organized into three main sections and concludes with a Coda from Jeanette Hart-Mann. It will be of interest to students, scholars, activists, and experts in environmental humanities, myth and myth criticism, literature and art on more-than-human and nature interaction, ecocriticism, environmental activism, and climate change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 05 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume explores the intricate web of connections between myth, environmentalism, narrative, poetry, comics, and innovative artistic practices, serving as a framework for examining strategies for repairing our detrimental relationship with the planet. By challenging the prevailing modes of late capitalism that promote mindless consumption and the degradation of human-nature relations, this collection advocates for a re-evaluation of the ethical relationship with living on and sharing Earth.

Tracing the historical roots of myth and the environment, the book delves into the rich tapestry of storytelling and legend, where the environment often takes center stage. Following a robust introduction, the book is structured into three main sections: Myth, Disaster, and Present-Day Views on Ecological Damage; Indigenous and Afro-diasporic Myths and Ecological Knowledge; and Art Practices, Myth, and Environmental Resilience. The methodology draws from diverse perspectives, including ecocriticism, new materialism, and Anthropocene studies, fostering a truly interdisciplinary discussion that reflects on the interplay between environment and myth.

A wide range of contributions from Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, Ukraine, Japan, Morocco, and Brazil contribute to the richness of this volume, making it a valuable resource for students, scholars, activists, and experts in environmental humanities, myth and myth criticism, literature and art on more-than-human and nature interaction, ecocriticism, environmental activism, and climate change.

By unraveling the interconnections between myth, environmentalism, and artistic expression, this book offers a profound exploration of our relationship with the natural world and provides valuable insights into the possibilities for healing and regeneration. It serves as a call to action, urging us to reimagine our place in the ecosystem and to adopt sustainable practices that promote the well-being of both human and non-human communities.

Weight: 662g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032391359