What happens when literature meets ecology? How do stories shape the way we understand the natural world, climate change, and our place within planetary systems?
In this episode of Literary Rides, we explore the rise of Environmental Humanities and Ecocriticism, tracing their development from the study of nature writing to contemporary debates surrounding the Anthropocene, environmental justice, ecofeminism, and climate crisis narratives. The discussion examines how literary texts represent nature, challenge anthropocentric thinking, and encourage new forms of ecological awareness.
Designed for students, researchers, and teachers of English Studies, this episode offers a comprehensive introduction to one of the most significant interdisciplinary movements in contemporary literary scholarship.
Ideal for: UGC NET English, MA English, Literary Theory, Cultural Studies, Environmental Humanities, and interdisciplinary research in literature and ecology.
The future of the planet may depend not only on scientific knowledge but also on the stories through which humanity imagines its relationship with the Earth.