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Focusing on the role of exotic animals in Victorian adventure literature, this book integrates insights from animal studies, ecocriticism, and postcolonial studies. It explores how these creatures symbolize broader themes of imperialism and cultural encounters, offering a fresh perspective on the narratives and their implications within the context of the era's colonial ambitions.
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Empire and the Animal Body, John Miller
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- Released
- 2012
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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
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 246
- ISBN13
- 9780857285348
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Focusing on the role of exotic animals in Victorian adventure literature, this book integrates insights from animal studies, ecocriticism, and postcolonial studies. It explores how these creatures symbolize broader themes of imperialism and cultural encounters, offering a fresh perspective on the narratives and their implications within the context of the era's colonial ambitions.