Ecogothic Gardens in the Long Nineteenth Century

This collection examines the complex interactions between Victorian gardens and human disturbance, as explored in Ecogothic Gardens in the Long Nineteenth Century.

The book Ecogothic Gardens in the Long Nineteenth Century explores the intricate relationship between Victorian gardens and the human impact on nature through a diverse range of ecoGothic interpretations. Utilizing a material ecocritical methodology, it delves into the uncanny vegetal agency found within gardens, revealing how plants can embody both beauty and disturbance. Readers will encounter a variety of fascinating topics, including monster plants, mystical trees, fairy groves, grim lakes, and even talking flowers, all examined through essays that blend prose, poetry, and painting.

In this collection of eleven thought-provoking essays, Ecogothic Gardens in the Long Nineteenth Century offers fresh perspectives on contemporary ecocritical and environmental discussions. The authors highlight the unseen yet vital relationships between plants and their ecosystems, illustrating how these connections can mirror and inform human behaviors and actions. Each essay provides compelling insights into how gardens serve as sites of uncanny developments, featuring hauntings, psychic encounters, and monstrous hybrids that challenge traditional perceptions of the natural world.

The collection stands at the forefront of ecoGothic critical debate, making it an essential read for specialists in environmental humanities. It presents timely and innovative contributions to ecoGothic studies, inviting readers to reconsider the material relationships between humans and the vegetal world. By examining the uncanny manifestations within gardens, the book encourages a deeper understanding of how our interactions with nature shape our experiences and identities.