The Ecological Dimension and Patterns of Reliance in the Poetry of Antarah ibn Shaddad

Abstract

     The environment of Najd with its vast plains, clear skies, and scorching deserts was not merely the place of the poet's birth; rather, it was a formative influence on his identity and imagination. He was deeply affected by it, drawing upon its raw material of imagery and themes that resonated with its natural character a fact that prompted me to undertake the study titled "The Ecological Dimension and the Pattern of Reliance in the Poetry of Antarah ibn Shaddad". It is a term referring to the interactive and reciprocal relationship between living organisms including humans and their natural environment.  The study is divided into an introduction that addresses the poet's life and ecocriticism. The first section, titled "The Environment of Place-Attachment and Stationing at the Site within the Natural Desert Landscape," examines how the poet employs this element to express his sorrow and grief. The second section is titled "The Environment of Reliance on Animals and Other Environmental Resources." Finally, I present the study's findings, followed by a list of sources and references.