Madeleine Watts

Madeleine Watts is an Australian author known for her exploration of themes related to climate change, loss, and grief in her literature. Her second novel, 'Elegy, Southwest', features a first-person narrative that chronicles a road trip through the American Southwest amidst environmental collapse. Critics have noted her prose can be dense and lacking in lyrical quality, which contrasts with the emotional weight of her subject matter. Watts also engages critically with contemporary environmental literature, as seen in her essays, and is recognized for her commitment to addressing urgent ecological issues through her writing.