Papers by Nibras Nihad Kamal
International Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences (IJHS, 2023
This paper signifies the contradictory point of view in John Clare's poetry. Clare (1794-1864) is... more This paper signifies the contradictory point of view in John Clare's poetry. Clare (1794-1864) is an English romantic poetry in the nineteenth century, who writes more than ten volumes about nature. So, this study highlights the concept of Psychoanalytic theory which is 'ambivalence' and how through this theory can interpret any literary text on the basis of utilizing psychoanalytic methods to literary texts in order to reveal the author's inner emotions such as motives, dreams, as well as wishes. Consequently, the concept of 'ambivalence' has a lot in common with the human psyche and its struggles. Sometimes the reader finds the author/poet talking about something real or a notion with pleasant sentiments, and then he refers to the same thing with sad sensations that are not as happy as the first ones without explanations. Here, the critic's job is to identify the reasons behind these contradicting emotions in the piece of literature. Then, two long poems ("Summer Images" and "Child Harold") from different times show opposing perspectives of natural scenes in the poet's environment and abstract thoughts that revolve in his head. Another aspect is Clare's insanity. Is it only an accusation, or is it true? Finally, this critical study emphasises the idea that Clare's poetry always reflects the inconsistency and instability of thoughts and feelings that the poet suffers from due to his irritated psychological and mental condition.
Paper, 2022
The middle phase of British poet John Clare's poetic career is the focus of this study, along wit... more The middle phase of British poet John Clare's poetic career is the focus of this study, along with its major characteristics and what set it apart from the earlier and later poetic periods. It also discusses the most significant volumes that are included, especially The Rural Muse, which contains both 'sonnets' and 'poems.' Then it tackles the most crucial subject, nature. Finally, it effectively addresses the analysis of two texts according to the theory of ecocriticism.
Key Words: ecocriticism, nature, Rural Muse, Clare.
Paper, 2022
This study focuses on that last phase of the poet John Clare's life since it is thought to be cru... more This study focuses on that last phase of the poet John Clare's life since it is thought to be crucial to understanding the effects of his mental state and his joining a sanatorium and remaining there until his death. Thus, his poetry was affected by the emergence of new themes that did not previously exist. Likewise, under the title 'The Journey Out of Essex,' the reasons for his escape from the asylum to return to his hometown were examined. The study then tackled the most crucial subject, nature, and how his new experience in the institution's setting had an impact on it. The last collection of poetry that John Clare produced at this time, The Later Poems of John Clare, was then reviewed. Finally, a poem from this collection is explored in the context of critical ecocriticism theory.
Thesis, 2022
Nowadays, the worldwide issue of the environment occupies the minds not only of ecologica... more Nowadays, the worldwide issue of the environment occupies the minds not only of ecological experts and politicians but also is addressed in cultural fields and literature in particular. The conceptualization of ecocriticism, whether in the ecological field or cultural studies, has come as a response to the increasing public awareness of numerous environmental crises. Most ecocritics regard John Clare (1793-1864) as a 'proto-ecological' British poet since his poetry incorporates ecological issues which were not then categorized as they are now.
The study offers a precise illustration of ecocriticism coupled with a number of the most significant ecological concepts proven in selected poems by John Clare. The ecocritical reading of Clare's poetry rests principally on the leading ecological theorist, Greg Garrard. The study attempts to apply the most significant ecological concepts (like 'pastoral,' 'wilderness,' 'apocalypse,' 'dwelling,' 'animals' and 'earth') that were introduced in his seminal book Ecocriticism: (2004). Additionally, John Coletta's ecocritical theorization guides the theoretical ground of this study through concepts like 'old-growth,' 'anthropomorphic,' 'canopy,' 'interdependence,' 'decomposition,' 'territoriality,' 'Human Competition,' 'stratification,' and 'commensalism.'
The objective of this thesis is to demonstrate that human culture has a tight relationship with the physical environment and that all forms of life on Earth are intrinsically interconnected. It also intends to broaden the concept of "the world" to include the entire ecosphere.
The outcome of the study emphasizes justifiably that John Clare's poetry planted the seeds of ecocriticism. Most importantly, his poetic vision is not limited to the interests of Romantics, as he is frequently associated with. By applying the theory of ecocriticism to selected poems written by the poet, the study comes to the conclusion that Clare can be regarded as a precursor of ecopoetical poetry in English literature. Clare's poetry is considered the starting point of ecopoetry in Western civilization as well.
Finally, the study ends with a conclusion that is followed by a list of references consulted and the Arabic version of the abstract and the title page.
Key words: ecocriticism, Clare.
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Papers by Nibras Nihad Kamal
Key Words: ecocriticism, nature, Rural Muse, Clare.
The study offers a precise illustration of ecocriticism coupled with a number of the most significant ecological concepts proven in selected poems by John Clare. The ecocritical reading of Clare's poetry rests principally on the leading ecological theorist, Greg Garrard. The study attempts to apply the most significant ecological concepts (like 'pastoral,' 'wilderness,' 'apocalypse,' 'dwelling,' 'animals' and 'earth') that were introduced in his seminal book Ecocriticism: (2004). Additionally, John Coletta's ecocritical theorization guides the theoretical ground of this study through concepts like 'old-growth,' 'anthropomorphic,' 'canopy,' 'interdependence,' 'decomposition,' 'territoriality,' 'Human Competition,' 'stratification,' and 'commensalism.'
The objective of this thesis is to demonstrate that human culture has a tight relationship with the physical environment and that all forms of life on Earth are intrinsically interconnected. It also intends to broaden the concept of "the world" to include the entire ecosphere.
The outcome of the study emphasizes justifiably that John Clare's poetry planted the seeds of ecocriticism. Most importantly, his poetic vision is not limited to the interests of Romantics, as he is frequently associated with. By applying the theory of ecocriticism to selected poems written by the poet, the study comes to the conclusion that Clare can be regarded as a precursor of ecopoetical poetry in English literature. Clare's poetry is considered the starting point of ecopoetry in Western civilization as well.
Finally, the study ends with a conclusion that is followed by a list of references consulted and the Arabic version of the abstract and the title page.
Key words: ecocriticism, Clare.
Key Words: ecocriticism, nature, Rural Muse, Clare.
The study offers a precise illustration of ecocriticism coupled with a number of the most significant ecological concepts proven in selected poems by John Clare. The ecocritical reading of Clare's poetry rests principally on the leading ecological theorist, Greg Garrard. The study attempts to apply the most significant ecological concepts (like 'pastoral,' 'wilderness,' 'apocalypse,' 'dwelling,' 'animals' and 'earth') that were introduced in his seminal book Ecocriticism: (2004). Additionally, John Coletta's ecocritical theorization guides the theoretical ground of this study through concepts like 'old-growth,' 'anthropomorphic,' 'canopy,' 'interdependence,' 'decomposition,' 'territoriality,' 'Human Competition,' 'stratification,' and 'commensalism.'
The objective of this thesis is to demonstrate that human culture has a tight relationship with the physical environment and that all forms of life on Earth are intrinsically interconnected. It also intends to broaden the concept of "the world" to include the entire ecosphere.
The outcome of the study emphasizes justifiably that John Clare's poetry planted the seeds of ecocriticism. Most importantly, his poetic vision is not limited to the interests of Romantics, as he is frequently associated with. By applying the theory of ecocriticism to selected poems written by the poet, the study comes to the conclusion that Clare can be regarded as a precursor of ecopoetical poetry in English literature. Clare's poetry is considered the starting point of ecopoetry in Western civilization as well.
Finally, the study ends with a conclusion that is followed by a list of references consulted and the Arabic version of the abstract and the title page.
Key words: ecocriticism, Clare.