Introduction. Pandemics in the Western Literature and Culture (20th–21st centuries)
Introduction. Pandemics in the Western Literature and Culture (20th–21st centuries)
Author(s): Peggy Karpouzou, Nikoleta ZampakiSubject(s): Studies of Literature, Health and medicine and law, Sociology of Culture, Editorial
Published by: Tartu Ülikooli Kirjastus
Keywords: Introduction; Pandemics; Western Literature and Culture; 20th–21st centuries;
Summary/Abstract: Over time outbreaks of infectious diseases have ravaged humanity and sometimes even changed the course of history. Pandemics are massive outbreaks of common or emergent contagious diseases, such as the Black Death, leprosy, the Spanish Flu, Ebola, HIV/AIDS, or the worldwide spread now Covid-19. The current pandemic situation has had a noticeable impact on daily life across the globe, and is expected to have variable consequences for future societies.
Journal: Interlitteraria
- Issue Year: XXVII/2022
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 6-17
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English