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Writing Nature Index What is it? Past and Present Organizations Books and Resources Courses

 

What is Nature Writing?

The Philosophy of Nature Writing Excellent introduction by Fred Musante to concept of nature writing in general; fine bibliography.
The Greening of the Humanities From New York times (8/9/95): environmental studies connect to literature, by Jay Paarini. Good list of courses and "gurus".
Writing an Essay of Place

Teacher Michael Umphrey's method for exploring nature through writing.

Writing Nature in a Computer Environment Ann Woodlief's presentation at the 1995 NCTE convention, November, 1995 discussing how to use technology to make a class in nature writing "intensively collaborative."
The Mysticism of Annie Dillard Sandra Stahlman Elliot's essay on Pilgrim at Tinker Creek

 

Rob Merritt
Associate Professor of English
Bluefield College
Bluefield, VA 24605

 

 

 

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