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Title Harmonizing Dichotomies: Ecospirituality and the Intersection of Postcolonial Ecocriticism In The Black Hill by Mamang Dai and The Miraculous True History Of Nomi Ali by Uzma Aslam Khan

Author(s) Sajid Khan

Abstract This study critically analyzes two contemporary novels, Mamang Dai's The Black Hill (2014) and Uzma Aslam Khan's The Miraculous True History of Nomi Ali (2020), within the framework of postcolonial ecocriticism and South Asian indigenous ecospirituality. Through a close textual analysis, the study explores how these literary works address environmental issues retrospectively in the regions that were former colonies and propose solutions grounded in ecospirituality, emphasizing the indigenous role to bring harmony with nature in the future. The methodology involves a detailed examination of the narratives of both the selected texts and the depictions of human interaction with the environment in them in the milieu of pre and post colonialism contexts. The concept of ecospirituality until now has been explored and confined to Latin American and African imaginaries that serve as my departure point to see the level of ecospirituality practiced and present in South Asian countries due to its vivid reverence for nature. Theoretical frameworks of postcolonial ecocriticism by Graham Huggan and Helen Tiffin and concepts of ecospirituality by Vandana Shiva and Omid Safi provides lenses for understanding the texts' exploration of environmental degradation, colonization, and indigenous perspectives. The study contributes to the ongoing discourse on environmental awareness and ecospirituality by examining how postcolonial ecocriticism and indigenous perspectives provide insights for sustainable behaviors in the context of South Asian literature. Overall, the study contributes to the understanding of ecocritical theory and practice, highlighting the role of literature in addressing ecological crises and promoting a harmonious relationship between humans and nature.

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Language English

Publication Date 2024-11-18

Subject English Literature

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