About this Elements series

This series provides students, teachers, and other readers with innovative analyses of the global intersections of Victorian literature, science, and the environment. It explores how perspectives and new knowledge—including those driven by British empire building and global interactions—shaped and continue to influence contemporary issues such as the climate crisis, contagious diseases and their management, and the problematic notion of ecological sustainability. Topics include how Victorian literature and art shaped modern environmentalism; the global impact of the industrial revolution, the development of scientific disciplines; and inter-relations among plant and animal species, including humans. These Elements will engage works from Great Britain, the British Commonwealth, and the former British Empire, as well as other locations in dialogue with British interests. From cosmology to biology, from horticulture to medicine, from mining to the steam engine, from the slums of Manchester to the “green fields of England,” Victorian literature grappled with rapid changes to the organic environment, global interconnections, and humans’ understanding of their place among them.

Contact the Editors

If you are interested in publishing in this series, please contact the editors at: Dennis Denisoff (ded809@utulsa.edu) and Pamela K. Gilbert (pgilbert142001@yahoo.com)