Environmental Thought in Contemporary Pakistani Fiction - Novels of Uzma Aslam Khan

This book looks at Pakistani fiction from an environmental perspective, focusing on the novels of the internationally renowned author Uzma Aslam Khan. It explores the rich environmental landscapes of Khan's works and their distinctive contribution to developing Pakistani ecocriticism.

List of contents

Preface. Introduction. 1. Postcolonial Ecocriticism 2. "He has suffered mental as well as physical trauma": Exploring The Story of Noble Rot 3. "They trespass.": Trespassing 4. "I'm a creature of the open air, not of stale preservatives": Understanding The Geometry of God 5. "We were intruders.": Experiencing Thinner than Skin 6. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.

About the author

Sonia Irum has a doctorate in English Literature from the Royal Holloway University of London, UK, and teaches literary studies at the International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. She also writes blog articles in Pakistani newspapers on social issues and literary works. She enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for environmental humanities and critical and creative thinking and has appeared on media platforms.

Summary

This book looks at Pakistani fiction from an environmental perspective, focusing on the novels of the internationally renowned author Uzma Aslam Khan. It explores the rich environmental landscapes of Khan’s works and their distinctive contribution to developing Pakistani ecocriticism.

Product details

• Authors: Sonia Irum, Sonia (International Islamic University Irum
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.03.2025
• EAN: 9781032266008
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3226600-8
• No. of pages: 182
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Pakistan, SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, LITERARY CRITICISM / Asian / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Comparative Literature, The environment, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Literary studies: post-colonial literature, Literary studies: postcolonial literature