Writing on Nature & the Ecological Crisis
Interview by Zoë Brigley Artwork by Ismael Esber Welcome back to our series on writing the "More Than Human". We offer a set of interviews with poets and writers on how they approach writing about the environment. The more-than-human is a phrase that seeks to side-step traditional nature-culture dualisms and draw attention to the unity … Continue reading The More Than Human Perspective in Environmental Poetry: A Poem and Interview from Peter Julian Taylor
Interview by Zoë Brigley Perla Kantarjian, photo courtesy of the author. Welcome back to our series on writing the “More Than Human”. We offer a set of interviews with poets and writers on how they approach writing about the environment. The more-than-human is a phrase that seeks to side-step traditional nature-culture dualisms and draw attention … Continue reading The More Than Human Perspective in Contemporary Poetry: A Poem and Interview from Perla Kantarjian
Interview by Zoë Brigley Photo of Mark Fiddes. Credit: Julian Hanford Welcome back to our series on writing the #MoreThanHuman. We offer a set of interviews with poets and writers on how they approach writing about the environment. The more-than-human is a phrase that seeks to side-step traditional nature-culture dualisms and draw attention to the … Continue reading The More Than Human Perspective in Contemporary Poetry: A Poem and Interview from Mark Fiddes
Interview by Zoë Brigley Emily Zobel Marshall Welcome back to our series on writing the #MoreThanHuman. We offer a set of interviews with poets and writers on how they approach writing about the environment. The more-than-human is a phrase that seeks to side-step traditional nature-culture dualisms and draw attention to the unity of all life … Continue reading The More Than Human Perspective in Contemporary Poetry: A Poem & Interview with Emily Zobel Marshall
Interview by Zoë Brigley Welcome back to our series on writing the #MoreThanHuman. We offer a set of interviews with poets and writers on how they approach writing about the environment. The more-than-human is a phrase that seeks to side-step traditional nature-culture dualisms and draw attention to the unity of all life as a kind … Continue reading The More Than Human Perspective in Environmental Poetry: A Poem and Interview from Paul Henry
This interview features poet Hilary Watson discussing her creative process influenced by her interactions with insects. She addresses human perceptions of disgust and superiority over these creatures, emphasizing their collective nature. Watson explores the power of line breaks in poetry while advocating for a deeper understanding and appreciation of the more-than-human world.
For our series of poets and writers on the environment, Julie Runacres discusses her poetry's relationship with herbalism, women, and nature, while highlighting the significance of concrete forms in enhancing meaning and addressing societal perceptions of women and ecology. Read on for more.
In this interview, Lesley Curwen discusses her writing process, particularly in relation to nature and ocean pollution. Her poem "Night on the Yealm" captures a quiet moment on a sailing trip, highlighting immersion in nature. Curwen reflects on the balance between human concerns and nature's forces, emphasizing gratitude and contemplation. Read on for the poem and intriguing interview.
In this interview series on #MoreThanHuman, poet Claire Williamson discusses her connections to Wimbleball Lake, a man-made reservoir marking a lost community. She reflects on themes of grief, nature’s resilience, and magic realism in her poetry, emphasizing the transformative power of the environment and the importance of letting nature evolve organically. Check out this moving poem and discussion!
This interview features poet Rahana K. Ismail discussing her work and the theme of the more-than-human. Ismail emphasizes fluidity in language and places a strong focus on emotion, connection, and the intricacies of life. Her poem "Bottle" exemplifies this approach, blending personal and collective experiences while exploring themes of love and existence in particular environments. Can language be compared to a jungle? Find out more in this mind-expanding interview.
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