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Who coined the term 'ecocriticism' in 1978?
Who coined the term 'ecocriticism' in 1978?
What is the name of the journal published by ASLE?
What is the name of the journal published by ASLE?
What was the title of Joseph Meeker's book that introduced the idea of 'literary ecology' in 1972?
What was the title of Joseph Meeker's book that introduced the idea of 'literary ecology' in 1972?
What is the primary focus of ecocriticism?
What is the primary focus of ecocriticism?
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What is the purpose of the Association for the Study of Literature and Environment (ASLE)?
What is the purpose of the Association for the Study of Literature and Environment (ASLE)?
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Study Notes
Ecocriticism
- Study of literature and ecology from an interdisciplinary perspective
- Analyzes texts that illustrate environmental concerns and examines how literature treats nature
- Originated by Joseph Meeker as "literary ecology" in his 1972 book "The Comedy of Survival: Studies in Literary Ecology"
- Term "ecocriticism" coined by William Rueckert in his 1978 essay "Literature and Ecology: An Experiment in Ecocriticism"
Approach and Methodology
- Takes an interdisciplinary approach by analyzing works of authors, researchers, and poets in the context of environmental issues and nature
- Some ecocritics brainstorm solutions for correcting contemporary environmental issues
Associations and Publications
- Associated with the Association for the Study of Literature and Environment (ASLE) in the United States
- ASLE hosts biennial conferences for scholars dealing with environmental matters in literature and environmental humanities
- ASLE publishes the journal "Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment" (ISLE), featuring current international scholarship
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Explore the study of literature and ecology from an interdisciplinary perspective, analyzing texts that illustrate environmental concerns and examining how literature treats nature.
