DOI: https://doi.org/10.63345/ijrhs.net.v13.i6.6
Anmol Kapoor
Independent Researcher
India
Abstract
Eco-literature in regional languages serves as a powerful vehicle for engaging local communities with environmental concerns, cultural heritage, and sustainability ethos. This study examines environmental themes portrayed in eco-literary works across selected Indian regional languages—Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, and Malayalam—from the late twentieth century to the present. By analyzing representative poems, short stories, and narrative essays, the research identifies recurring motifs such as human–nature interdependence, ecological degradation, traditional conservation practices, and agency of marginalized communities. A mixed-methods content analysis combines thematic coding with contextual interpretation, revealing how writers interweave indigenous knowledge systems with contemporary ecological discourse. Findings demonstrate that eco-literature not only reflects environmental challenges but also fosters a deep sense of place and collective responsibility. The study underscores the potential of vernacular literary production to catalyze grassroots environmental movements and inform policy-making, highlighting both the strengths and constraints of regional language eco-literature in addressing global ecological crises.
Keywords
eco-literature; regional languages; environmental themes; indigenous knowledge; sustainability; content analysis
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