The Others #21 - Fictions

How does fiction impact our relationship with nature?

For author Nancy Huston, human beings are a “storytelling species.” According to her, telling stories is our way of inhabiting the world. We don't just live; we interpret and share our experiences, creating narratives that structure our lives. Nature itself is no exception: it is never perceived neutrally. Over time, it has been imagined, idealized, or feared differently. It is not the landscapes that change, but the perspective and imagination we project onto them.

So, how do these narratives take shape, and how far can they lead us? Can they re-enchant our mountains, our forests, and our relationship with the living world? How does fiction impact our experience of the outdoors? The answer is on 224 pages in this new print issue.