JOURNAL ARTICLE

Rachel Carson and the Power of Queer Love by Lida Maxwell (review).

  • Published In: Modernism/Modernity, 2024, v. 31, n. 4. P. 784 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Edelstein, Sari 3 of 3

Abstract

The main focus of the book "Rachel Carson and the Power of Queer Love" is to explore the romantic relationship between environmentalist Rachel Carson and Dorothy Freeman, arguing for its significance as a model of "queer love." Lida Maxwell emphasizes how their correspondence and partnership influenced Carson's environmental ethos, suggesting that their love was a source of inspiration for her work, including her famous essay "A Sense of Wonder." The book theorizes "queer love" as a form of connection that transcends traditional norms, while also engaging with broader themes of race and environmentalism. However, the text raises questions about the depth of its analysis and the exclusion of other relationships in Carson's life that could also exemplify queer love. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Modernism/Modernity. 2024/11, Vol. 31, Issue 4, p784
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1071-6068
  • DOI:10.1353/mod.2024.a961649
  • Accession Number:185813041
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