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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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Empire and the Animal Body, John Miller
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Empire and the Animal Body
- Subtitle
- Violence, Identity and Ecology in Victorian Adventure Fiction
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Miller
- Publisher
- Anthem Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 246
- ISBN13
- 9781783083176
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- 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.