Abstract

Ecologies of a Storied Planet in the Anthropocene, authored by Serpil Oppermann, offers an interdisciplinary critique of anthropocentrism through the lens of material ecocriticism, bridging natural and social sciences. The book emphasizes the interconnectedness of human and nonhuman entities, arguing for a planetary narrative that acknowledges the agency of all life forms. Challenging dominant Anthropocene discourses, it foregrounds nonhuman storytelling and critiques capitalist exploitation’s role in ecological degradation, exemplified through technofossils, migrant ecologies, and COVID-19’s cross-species impacts. Structured across five chapters, the work combines theoretical innovation—such as narrative agency and prismatic ecologies—with case studies spanning art, literature, and science. By foregrounding nonhuman voices and exposing systemic drivers of ecological collapse, Ecologies of a Storied Planet marks a pivotal shift toward a more inclusive and critical understanding of the Anthropocene Although there is still room for exploration in practical solutions, this book, with its bold theoretical reconstruction and narrative innovation, has undoubtedly revitalized the field of environmental humanities, marking a new phase in Anthropocene studies that is more inclusive and critical.