Ilija Trojanow's 'The Lamentations of Zeno' (2011/2016): Prophetic Cli-Fi

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Abstract

Trojanow's novel is the best known example of German climate change fiction. It is a work written in the prophetic mode, a cautionary tale warning readers of the unsustainability of our way of life. The main protagonist is a persona of the author. He is however a flawed character. This chapter argues that the novel is more complex than it appears at first sight: while it is a confessional narrative appealing to readers; environmental consciences, it simultaneously exposes the misanthropy which has characterised parts of the environmental movement.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCli-Fi
Subtitle of host publicationA Companion
EditorsAxel Goodbody, Adeline Johns-Putra
Place of PublicationOxford
PublisherPeter Lang Publishing Group
Pages67-72
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781788740722
Publication statusPublished - 15 Dec 2018

Publication series

NameGenre Fiction and Film Companions
PublisherPeter Lang
Volume2

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