Early Modern English Literature and the Poetics of Cartographic Anxiety

Discover the captivating intersection of literature and cartography in Early Modern English Literature and the Poetics of Cartographic Anxiety by Christine Barrett. Published by Oxford University Press in 2018, this thought-provoking hardback spans 244 pages and delves into the complex relationship between Renaissance-era maps and the literary responses they inspired. Barrett examines how the stunning beauty and meticulous detail of maps both fascinated and unsettled writers and readers of the late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Through her insightful analysis, she reveals how poets of this era channeled their anxieties about mapping into their works, forging a novel understanding of how literature represents and engages with space. This essential read is perfect for scholars of English poetry, history, and criticism, offering a unique perspective on the cultural impact of cartography during the early modern period.