“The Paradox of Place”: Appalachian Ecocriticism with Laura Wright and Jessica Cory

In this episode, Lindsay and Brandon are joined by Laura Wright and Jessica Cory to discuss their recent edited collection Appalachian Ecocriticism and the Paradox of Place. The episode kicks off with some gleeful sharing of a love for cryptids, but then gets into the heart of what it means to be from Appalachia, the common misconceptions of the area, and the important role those perceptions play in understanding the environmental issues facing the region.

For more on Laura and Jessica:

Appalachian Ecocriticism and the Paradox of Place:

https://ugapress.org/book/9780820363950/appalachian-ecocriticism-and-the-paradox-of-place/

Laura: Instagram @pocoecofem; email lwright@wcu.edu

Jessica: Twitter @ecobooklover; jessicascory.com

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Episode recorded May 15, 2023.

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