Geopoetics

Geopoetics is an interdisciplinary approach that combines elements of geography, poetry, and philosophy to explore the relationship between places, landscapes, and human experience. Geopoetics as a term was coined by Scottish Poet Kenneth White in 1979, and his original manifesto and definitions of geopoetics have been expanded upon by researchers and poets in the subsequent decades. Despite this, geopoetics as a concept has been difficult to define clearly.

History

Origins The term "geopoetics" was coined by the Scottish poet and writer Kenneth White in the 1970s. In one such application, poems were written about non-target species impacted by the shrimp fishing industry to bring attention to the value of these species and illustrate what it is like on a fishing boat. ==Examples==

Examples

{{Cquote|quote= Appendix: Wild Hyacinth "An eye-catcher, she is with a cousin in the Antioch dunes rock walls, rock slopes—wall flower put her on a postage stamp mark her as endangered by day, by dry soil, freeways, pesticides, frailty, her youth Range: Monticello Road Bloom: April–June" ==Contemporary Relevance==

Contemporary Relevance

Geopoetics is an evolving field of study and artistic expression in the 21st century. It inspires writers, artists, and environmentalists to engage with and reflect upon the environment innovatively. In an era of increasing environmental awareness and concern, geopoetics provides a framework for addressing environmental challenges and fostering a deeper connection to the natural world. ==Notable Figures==

Notable Figures

• Kenneth White (b. 1936): A Scottish poet, essayist, and geographer, is regarded as the founder of geopoetics. ==See also==

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