Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This paper presents an ecocritical analysis of William Carlos Williams’ Spring and All, a modernist poem that encapsulates the essence of ecological renewal and the human-nature relationship. Through close reading, it reveals the poem’s portrayal of nature’s resilience and the cyclical processes of life, symbolized by the transition from winter to spring. The study emphasizes how Williams’ focus on sensory perception cultivates a mindful engagement with the environment, challenging anthropocentric perspectives and advocating for ecological interconnectedness. Spring and All is positioned as a work that transcends its modernist context, offering profound insights for contemporary environmental discourse and advocating for sustainable practices.
Author: Lifen Tu
Institution: Guangdong University Of Finances and Economics
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404727455