Literature and the Environment

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Introduces readers to environmental literature with an insightful overview essay and literary criticism of eleven important works The critical essays of eleven literary works, presented here in chronological order, are written by top scholars in the field of environmental literature. Each provides brief biographical information on the author, discussions of the work's structural, thematic and stylistic components, and insights on the historical context which relates the work to relevant environment issues. Each chapter concludes with information on works cited and a list of selected further suggested readings completes this volume. Students of literature as well as educators looking for new ways to present social issues will find many ideas and much inspiration in this volume. Part of the Exploring Social Issues through Literature series Editors and contributors are top scholars in the field Offers accessible literary criticism for students Selections reflect students' needs and interests Introductory essay offers an inspiring narrative tracing the evolution of environmental writing

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By considering the underlying environmental roots of fiction, Literature and the Environment provides important assessments of notable pieces.-MBR Internet Bookwatch
This volume is an important resource for any educator seeking to introduce students to the exploration of the human-environment relationship through literature.-Environment
"By considering the underlying environmental roots of fiction, Literature and the Environment provides important assessments of notable pieces."-MBR Internet Bookwatch
"This volume is an important resource for any educator seeking to introduce students to the exploration of the human-environment relationship through literature."-Environment

Author Bio

GEORGE HART was NEH Post-Doctoral Fellow in Literatures of the Environment at the University of Nevada, Reno and is currently assistant professor of English at California State University, Long Beach. He is widely published in environmental literature and poetry. SCOTT SLOVIC is Professor of Literature and Environment and chair of the graduate program in literature and environment at the University of Nevada, Reno. He is the author of numerous articles on eco-criticism and has written or edited ten books including The ISLE Reader: Ecocriticsm, 1993-2003.