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New Books in Literary Studies
Desolation Tries to Colonize You: Jeff VanderMeer and Alison Sperling (CH)
Oct 5, 2023
Writer Jeff VanderMeer and scholar Alison Sperling discuss the evolution of weird fiction, nature writing, nonhuman intelligence perception, and Florida zoning issues. They explore the New Weird movement, unconventional storytelling techniques, and the intersection of weird fiction with climate change and environmental justice. Additionally, they touch on government bureaucracy, penguin researchers, and the limits of human understanding in perceiving animal intelligence.
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- The New Weird genre embraces experimentation and unconventional narratives, distinct from traditional weird fiction.
- Weird fiction intertwines ecological themes with fantastical elements, emphasizing non-anthropomorphic perspectives and the strange beauty of nature.
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Defining the New Weird
The New Weird is explored in this episode, highlighting its distinction from traditional weird fiction. Jeff Vandermeer discusses the appeal of the weird as a genre that grapples with the unknown and offers stories that are open-ended and non-traditional plot-wise, encouraging experimentation and unconventional narratives.
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