Felicia Hemans: Exploring Her Contributions to Nature and Eco-Spirituality
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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt2025614Keywords:
Felicia Hemans, eco-spirituality, Romantic literature, nature writing, environmental ethics, ecological consciousness, spiritual ecology, Romanticism, William Wordsworth, Percy Bysshe ShelleyAbstract
Introduction: This paper explores the contributions of Felicia Hemans to nature writing and eco-spirituality within the Romantic literary tradition. By examining key poems such as "The Forest Sanctuary" and "The Graves of a Household," the study reveals how Hemans uses natural landscapes not only as aesthetic elements but as spaces for spiritual reflection, personal meditation, and moral guidance. Her work reflects an early awareness of the ethical relationship between humans and the environment, aligning her with emerging ecological consciousness in Romanticism.
Method: This study employs a textual analysis approach to closely read and interpret selected poems by Felicia Hemans, with a focus on how she emphasizes nature and eco-spiritual themes.
Result: The paper also situates Hemans’ poetry within the broader context of Romantic eco-spirituality, comparing her contributions to those of her male contemporaries like William Wordsworth and Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Conclusion: Through this analysis, Hemans’ distinct voice in the eco-spiritual tradition is highlighted, showing how her vision of nature anticipates modern eco-critical concerns and ethical environmental stewardship
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