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Nov 12, 2026, 5:27 AM"Making the Familiar Strange": The Ecocentric Power of Climate Fantasy
Author, John Cook, The University of Melbourne
This paper explores two categories of climate fantasy themes. One category is recovery—regaining a clear view of the natural world. The other is radical fantasy—overcoming oppressive and exploitative societal power structures through collective action. This paper explores how these themes appear in the works of Tolkien, Lewis, Jemisin, Martin, Hobb, and other authors.