Texts, Animals, Environments

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This volume explores the connections between ecocriticism and animal studies, examining the relationships among animals, environments, and poetics. Ecocriticism typically employs a relational approach to investigate broader environmental phenomena, while animal studies focus on individual species or specific animal aspects. As a result, ecocriticism emphasizes ecopoetical elements, whereas animal studies center on zoopoetical representations in literature and the arts. By bringing together key concepts from both fields, the collection offers innovative perspectives on reading texts, animals, and environments as interconnected rather than isolated entities. It highlights the intricate interactions between these elements, fostering a deeper understanding of their collective significance. The contributions delve into the intricate ties between animals, environments, and texts, shedding light on the numerous connections between ecocriticism and animal studies. This interdisciplinary dialogue not only enriches the analysis of literature and culture but also redefines the way we perceive the relationships among texts, animals, and their environments, emphasizing their mutual influence and interdependence. Through this lens, the volume invites readers to reconsider the boundaries that typically separate these domains, encouraging a holistic approach to understanding their complexities.