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@article{201960,
        author = {Dr. Tripti Kumari},
        title = {Eco-Criticism in Contemporary Literature: Understanding Nature, Environment, and Human Responsibility},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {6697-6702},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=201960},
        abstract = {Eco-criticism is an important approach in literary studies that focuses on the relationship between literature and the environment. In today’s world, environmental problems such as climate change, pollution, global warming, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity are increasing rapidly. Contemporary literature reflects these issues and creates awareness among readers about the importance of protecting nature. Eco-criticism studies how writers represent nature, environmental destruction, and human responsibility in literary works. This research article explains eco-criticism in simple and humanized language. It discusses the major concepts of eco-criticism, the representation of nature in contemporary literature, environmental crises, and the role of literature in spreading ecological awareness. The paper also examines eco-criticism in the Indian context and highlights its importance in education and society. The study shows that literature is not only a source of entertainment but also a powerful medium for social and environmental change.},
        keywords = {Eco-criticism, Contemporary Literature, Environment, Nature, Climate Change, Sustainability, Human Responsibility.},
        month = {May},
        }