Writing Animals

Exploring human-animal relations in contemporary literature, this book examines how these representations disrupt anthropocentric narratives. It analyzes the interplay between language and suffering in twenty-first-century fiction, offering fresh insights into the significance of nonhuman animals. By featuring a diverse array of authors, from established names to emerging voices, the work reveals how writing about animal lives fosters innovative narrative structures and challenges conventions surrounding pain, vulnerability, and the Anthropocene.