| Sumario: | The article focuses on the significance of Octavia Butler's Parable novels within the context of climate change fiction, or "cli-fi," highlighting their early contributions to the genre. It discusses how Butler's works, particularly Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents, address the intertwined issues of climate change, social injustice, and neoliberal policies, drawing connections between historical and contemporary socio-political dynamics. The author emphasizes Butler's critique of systemic inequalities and the importance of community resilience, as illustrated through the characters' efforts to commemorate loss and cultivate new life in the face of environmental degradation. The concept of "Anthropocenotaphs" is introduced, representing memorials that acknowledge the losses associated with the Anthropocene epoch, while advocating for a regenerative approach to both human and ecological futures.
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