Ecocriticism, Ecomimesis, and the Romantic Roots of Modern Ethical Consumption
Format
Type
Title
Ecocriticism, Ecomimesis, and the Romantic Roots of Modern Ethical Consumption
Creator
Date
2009
Abstract
Increased awareness of the topic of environmental sustainability has prompted development in literary studies of the research area known as ecocriticsm, which studies the relationship of literature and the environment. One of the prime areas of ecocritical research is the British Romantic period and its embrace of nature. This research is also known as green Romanticism or Romantic ecology. Timothy Morton’s 2007 book Ecology without Nature: Rethinking Environmental Aesthetics is a noteworthy critical analysis of the field. This article reviews Morton's analysis, especially his concept of ecomimesis and the vocabulary he employs to outline its attributes. It also situates ecomimesis in the larger field of media studies. Finally, the article takes up Morton's critique of the relationship between Romanticism and consumerism to suggest another area of research: the Romantic roots of modern ethical consumption.
Publisher
Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Journal Title
Literature Compass
Journal Volume & Issue
vol. 6, iss. 3
Subject Terms
Romanticism; Romantic; ethical consumption; ecocriticism; ecomimesis; ecology; media studies
Page Range
632-646
Peer-Reviewed
Yes
URL/Website
Files
Collection
Citation
Vince Carducci, “Ecocriticism, Ecomimesis, and the Romantic Roots of Modern Ethical Consumption,” CCS Research Repository, accessed November 21, 2024, https://omeka.ccsdetroit.edu/items/show/39.