‘We are in the inferno’: diaspora writers lead new movement of nature poetry
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Key context: <p>UK anthology inspired by question: ‘Where are our black and Asian nature writers?’ has boosted interest in genre</p><p>A new movement of eco poets from black and brown communities in the UK is challenging the canon of nature poetry against the backdrop of the climate and biodiversity crisis.</p><p>Mona Arshi, who co-edited the first UK collection of eco poetry from African, Asian and Caribbean diaspora voices, was inspired to put the anthology together after asking in a social media post that went viral: “Where are all our black and Asian nature writers?”</p><p>It’s time to write about daffodils <br> again.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/aug/22/nature-matters-eco-poetry">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
UK anthology inspired by question: ‘Where are our black and Asian nature writers?’ has boosted interest in genreA new movement of eco poets from black and brown communities in the UK is challenging the canon of nature poetry against the backdrop of the climate and biodiversity crisis.Mona Arshi, who co-edited the first UK collection of eco poetry from African, Asian and Caribbean diaspora voices, was inspired to put the anthology together after asking in a social media post that went viral: “Where are all our black and Asian nature writers?”It’s time to write about daffodils again. Continue reading...
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