ECOLOGICAL CONSCIOUSNESS POETRY: A STUDY OF GARY SYNDER'S POETRY

Zaid Najah Merzah

doi:10.46827/ejlll.v5i1.264

Abstract

Ecological consciousness poetry is considered as a modern literary movement, it has its roots in the west side of the world originated in the United States of America on the second half of 20th century. The concept of nature was the major theme in the Romantic era. On the other hand, eco-writers have their consideration of nature. This research highlighting on one of the most important parts in this movement which is "ecopoetry" by explaining its implications of nature in Gary Snyder's poetry, who is one of the pioneers of beat generation. The first section of the research concerns with Gary Snyder's early life and highlights on his most significant perspectives. The second one is a kind of a critical part, which concerns with eco-critical approach, its roots, concept, and a list of a critical questions which asks by its critics. The third section is the most important one in my opinion, which is the implication of ecological consciousness poetry in Gary Snyder's poems and how he reads this kind of poetry. And last but not least, a conclusion which sums up my perspectives and readings to the ecocriticism in general, and Gary Snyder's poetry in special.  Article visualizations:<img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0760/a.php" alt="Hit counter" />

Highlights

Introduction“It's true, a great fuzzy windstorm Like yeast up there today, still The only faint source of hope Is the snow on Kurakake mountain” (Snyder, 2007)
Ecological consciousness poetry is considered as a modern literary movement, it has its roots in the west side of the world originated in the United States of America on the second half of 20th century
Ecocritism was defined by many literary writers, but the first one who used "ecocritism" term were the American writers Cheryll Glottfelty and Harold Fromm: “ecocriticism is the study of the relationship between literature and the physical environment” (Glottfelty and Fromm, 1996)

Summary

Introduction

“It's true, a great fuzzy windstorm Like yeast up there today, still The only faint source of hope Is the snow on Kurakake mountain” (Snyder, 2007). In the second half of 20th century Eco-poetry renders the world to this unity It can best be described as an intuitive attempt to harmonize with the world, a "conversation with God", enacted through nature. Snyder was born in (May 8, 1930) San Francisco, California, US His family involved in IWW, for this reason he influenced by politically, conscious environment that he grown up with (Martin, 1990: 148). In his youth, Snyder influenced by D.T Suzuki’s writings, which had been a factor in his decision to study Asian culture and language in University of California Berkeley. After a few years living and went back between Japan and California, Snyder started his own journey as a great part in the Beat Generation

Literature Review

Analysis

The Concept

A Critical Overview

The Concerns of Eco-Criticism

Conclusion