Human-Nature Interactions in Kathleen Jamie's Selected Poems

Authors

  • Zainab Moheisen Qambar English Department/ College of Education for Women/ Tikrit University
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Rudaina Abdulrazzaq English Department/ College of Education for Women/ Tikrit University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25130/Lang.9.4.P1.13

Keywords:

Ecocriticism, Kathleen Jamie, nature, environmental studies

Abstract

        Kathleen Jamie's poetry illustrates the effects of human actions on the natural world. Jamie’s poetry expresses a viewpoint on the inevitability of human impact. This tendency is demonstrated by the traces that remain and integrate into the natural environment. This study’s aim is to provide a thorough analysis of Kathleen Jamie's poetry and its impact on the natural environment and ecocriticism. The poet promotes awareness and a reconnection with nature, highlighting many natural beings that are sometimes neglected or mistreated in their coexistence with humanity. The poet's work promotes a connection with the natural environment.

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Published

2025-12-30

How to Cite

Qambar, Z. M., & Saeed , R. A. M. (2025). Human-Nature Interactions in Kathleen Jamie’s Selected Poems. JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE STUDIES, 9(4), 232–244. https://doi.org/10.25130/Lang.9.4.P1.13

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