Publication: upcoming edited volume Blue Victorian, spearheaded by Shaonli Bhowmik (Jawaharlal Nehru University) and Ritam Dutta (Jadavpur University).
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Details of the PublicationThis publication aims to explore the intersections of Victorian literature and oceanic studies, offering new perspectives on the role of water and the seas in shaping narratives during the Victorian era. About the Victorian Era (1837-1901) A period marked by profound transformation, the Victorian era saw the rise of industrial revolutions, maritime explorations, and groundbreaking scientific discoveries. With the British Empire’s dominance over global trade routes, oceans became central themes in literature, reflecting economic power, colonial encounters, and existential reflections.
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Contributions are invited on a range of topics, including but not limited to: Victorian Literature and Blue Humanities Victorian Literature and Marine Ecologies Victorian England and Oceanography Victorian Literature and Oceanic Imperialism Water, Gender, and Victorian Literature The River, the Shore, and the City in Victorian Texts Mythology and the Sea in Victorian Literature Why Submit? This volume offers an opportunity to explore the historical roots of ecological crises, the influence of maritime trade on literature, and Victorian portrayals of marine life. By examining both canonical and lesser-known texts, contributors can advance scholarly discourse on oceanography’s literary significance.