André Cechinel

Escrita da terra em dois poemas

Introduction

Escrita da terra em dois poemas. Crise ambiental e ecocrítica: descubra o papel da crítica literária na relação entre literatura e meio ambiente. Análise da 'escrita da terra' em dois poemas.

Abstract

À luz da crise ambiental contemporânea, o presente ensaio propõe-se a refletir sobre qual seria o papel da crítica literária no sentido de formular uma “crítica ambiental” ou “ecocrítica” vinculada à materialidade dos artefatos artísticos. Para tanto, o texto divide-se em dois movimentos: de um lado, avalia as principais conceituações da tarefa dos “ecocríticos” segundo as definições que costumam informar a relação entre literatura e meio ambiente na crítica literária; de outro, realiza a leitura de dois poemas, “Dias de dilúvio”, de Leonardo Fróes, e “E também estava vazio (ainda) o útero do céu...”, de Sérgio Medeiros, a fim de investigar as escritas da terra nesses exercícios poéticos ao mesmo tempo próximos e distintos. O que se espera demonstrar, por fim, é que a literatura possui um ecossistema “próprio”, porém inespecífico, e que qualquer contribuição para a questão ambiental, no campo dos estudos literários, atravessa o momento de confronto com o modo de ser das coisas a que conferimos o nome de literatura.

Review

This essay, "Escrita da terra em dois poemas," presents a highly relevant and timely intervention into the burgeoning field of ecocriticism within literary studies. Addressing the contemporary environmental crisis, the authors propose a reflection on the role of literary criticism in formulating an "environmental critique" or "ecocriticism" explicitly linked to the materiality of artistic artifacts. The study is commendably structured into two main movements: first, a critical assessment of key ecocritical concepts and definitions, and second, an in-depth reading of two specific poems—"Dias de dilúvio" by Leonardo Fróes and "E também estava vazio (ainda) o útero do céu..." by Sérgio Medeiros. This dual approach promises a robust theoretical grounding for the practical literary analysis, offering a concrete examination of how these poetic exercises engage with "writings of the earth." The methodological clarity outlined in the abstract is a significant strength. By first evaluating existing definitions of "ecocritics," the essay sets a solid foundation for its own interpretative work, indicating a thorough engagement with the current scholarly landscape. The subsequent analysis of the chosen poems is poised to demonstrate how literature itself can embody an environmental consciousness, exploring the nuances of poetic language in relation to environmental themes. The central thesis—that literature possesses an "own," yet "inespecific" ecosystem, and that its contribution to environmental issues lies in confronting the "mode of being of things"—is particularly intriguing. This concept, however, invites deeper exploration within the full text to fully grasp its implications, as the abstract tantalizes with this notion, suggesting a unique ontological status for literary engagement with the environment, distinct from purely thematic approaches. Overall, "Escrita da terra em dois poemas" appears to be a valuable contribution to ecocritical discourse in the Lusophone context, marrying theoretical inquiry with perceptive literary analysis. Its ambition to articulate a role for literary criticism amidst the environmental crisis, coupled with its close readings of contemporary Brazilian poetry, positions it as an important voice. The paper's conclusion, positing that literary engagement with environmental concerns necessitates a confrontation with the fundamental "mode of being of things" that literature itself embodies, offers a sophisticated and potentially transformative perspective. This essay is well-conceived and promises to stimulate significant discussion among scholars interested in the intersection of literature, philosophy, and environmental ethics.

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