Ecocriticism and the representation of nature in contemporary US literature

Abstract

The purpose of the research is to comprehensively reveal this topic through the detailed analysis of relevant English-language materials. Moreover, the other aim is to improve our knowledge of people's relationship with nature and its portrayal in literature. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview of ecocriticism as a literary theory, its historical development, and its relevance in contemporary discourse. By analysing the representation of nature in American literature, the study aims to illuminate the complex interplay between literature, society, and the environment.