Nature at the Edge of the Machine: Eco-Poetics and Technological Modernity in the Works of Alice Oswald and Adonis

Fatima Al-Khamisi

Abstract


This study looks at how nature and technology intersect in modern poetry, focusing on the works of Alice Oswald and Adonis. By exploring how these poets address the challenges and opportunities of today’s technological world, the research emphasizes the connection between ecological awareness and poetic creativity. Oswald’s nature-focused poetry highlights the life and vulnerability of the natural world. In contrast, Adonis weaves in elements of cultural memory and modernity, showing the clash between tradition and technological change. Through detailed textual analysis, this study examines whether technology is seen as a threat, a neutral element, or a potential partner for nature, revealing the poets’ thoughtful engagement with ecological and technological issues. The research uses an eco-poetic lens, combining literary analysis with environmental philosophy to explore the moral and artistic implications of modern life. Ultimately, the study shows that both poets express a vision where ecological awareness and technological understanding inform each other, providing important insights into how poetry engages with today’s environmental and technological conversations.


Keywords


Technology; Echo-poetics; Ecological imagery; Machinery metaphor

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3968/13873

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