Literature for a Changing Planet by Martin Puchner 9780691213750

Literature for a Changing Planet
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In this era of climate crisis, Martin Puchner's "Literature for a Changing Planet" posits that we must craft fresh narratives about our bond with Earth to avert ecological calamity. Whilst reading literature amidst environmental turmoil may seem trivial, Puchner argues that stories wield immense power in combating global warming—a fact now recognised by scientists, policymakers, and activists alike.

Puchner embarks on a literary odyssey spanning four millennia, unearthing crucial insights into how humanity set course for climate change—and how we might alter our trajectory before it's too late. From the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh to the West African Epic of Sunjata and the Communist Manifesto, world literature is recast as both a chronicle of environmental exploitation and a by-product of the very lifestyle driving climate change.

The author astutely observes that literature's existence hinges on millennia of intensive agriculture, urbanisation, and resource extraction—from the clay tablets of antiquity to modern e-readers. Yet, paradoxically, literature offers potent means to reshape environmental attitudes. Puchner unveils the ecological underpinnings of world literature since the early 19th century, proposes novel reading strategies for a warming world, and explores literature's capacity to foster a shared sense of humanity and envision potential futures for storytelling.

This tome serves as a clarion call for readers and writers invested in the planet's fate. It contends that averting environmental catastrophe necessitates reimagining the human narrative as a species responsible for global warming. Brimming with profound insights into the fundamental relationship between storytelling and the environment, "Literature for a Changing Planet" is an indispensable work for those grappling with life's future on Earth.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780691213750
Book Author: Martin Puchner
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Princeton University Press
Book Publisher: Princeton University Press
Book Dimensions: 118 x 192 x 21 cm
Book Publication Date: 2022-02-08
Book Pagination: 160 pages, 6 b/w illus.
Book Weight: 244g
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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