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Noah Heringman, "Deep Time: A Literary History" (Princeton UP, 2023)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Reimagining Deep Time

This chapter explores the interconnectedness of deep time and human history, challenging traditional narratives that separate the two. The speaker reflects on geological experiences and critiques contemporary literature from a post-colonial viewpoint, advocating for a dialogue between diverse cultural understandings of time. Through a discussion of literary voyages and the sublime, the chapter emphasizes the relevance of deep time in shaping modern perceptions and interpretations.

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