Early Anthropocene Literature in Britain, 17501884

The book explores the concept of an "early Anthropocene" through the lens of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century British literature, art, and science. Organized around the classical elements—Earth, Fire, Water, and Air—it reveals how writers and artists of the Industrial Era responded to environmental changes. By intertwining literary expression with scientific understanding, they portrayed the impact of industrialization on climate and weather, illustrating humanity's role as a transformative force on the planet. This interdisciplinary study bridges literary, environmental, and science studies.