Pastoral and Anti-Pastoral: Representation of City and Village in Literature

“A must-read for environmentalists and academicians. It is path-breaking in its approach as it breaks all notions of the village being romantic and the city being corrupt. Thereby, it gives birth to a new discourse altogether.” —Dr Asis De, Associate Professor of English, Mahishadal Raj College, West Bengal
“This book is an unconventional and thought-provoking examination of how literature has portrayed cities and villages. The contributors’ compelling analysis challenges traditional interpretations, making it an essential read for academics and enthusiasts interested in the dynamic interplay between literature and place. It revisits the pastoral from the perspective of not just European literature but from post-colonial Indian and African literatures as well.“ —Dr Parveen Kumari, Assistant Professor of English, Central University of Jammu
—Dr Parveen Kumari, Assistant Professor of English, Central University of Jammu “The book Pastoral and Anti-pastoral is a timeless document for literary scholars and enthusiasts. It breaks the stereotypes associated with the tropes of both pastoral and anti-pastoral, and villages and cities, and how they are represented in literature. It deftly deconstructs preconceived notions about urban and rural environments in literature, paving the way for a nuanced and sophisticated exploration of these settings in storytelling." —Dr Nandini Sen, Associate Professor of English, Bharati College, Delhi University
“The book initiates conversations around complex and vast discourses of ecology deeply engaging the readers.” —Dr I. Vinitha Chandra, Coordinator (P.G. English), Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru