Routledge Literature Companion on Literature and Trauma

The field of literary trauma studies is rapidly growing, exploring how literature addresses personal and cultural trauma and interacts with historical and contemporary events such as the Holocaust, genocides, 9/11, climate crises, and the lingering effects of colonialism. The Routledge Companion to Literature and Trauma serves as a comprehensive guide to the history and theory of trauma studies, covering key concepts, critical perspectives, and future developments. It also delves into various genres and media, including poetry, life-writing, graphic narratives, photography, and post-apocalyptic fiction, analyzing how literature addresses specific traumatic situations such as the Holocaust, the Occupation of France, the Rwandan genocide, Hurricane Katrina, and transgenerational nuclear trauma. With contributions from forty leading scholars in the field, the book showcases the breadth and vibrancy of trauma studies, shedding light on how it has advanced the understanding of literature and other cultural forms worldwide.

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