An Ecocritical Study of Robin S Ngangom's Poetry

<p>Robin S Ngangom is one of the most prominent bilingual poets of North East India who contributes in English and Manipuri. His poems celebrate the beauty of nature with a genuine ecological concern for this diverse landscape. His work echoes themes of environmental degradation, the loss of biodiversity, and the impact of human activities on his homeland. His poetry is deeply rooted in the cultural and ecological landscape of Northeast India and portrays a nuanced understanding of the natural world and its profound impact on human existence. This study aims to examine the profound ecological themes interwoven in his work. Through a comprehensive analysis of a few select poems from Ngangom’s first poetry collection ‘Words and Silence’, the essay delves into the complex relationship between humans and the environment as depicted in his verses. Through an ecocritical lens, the study aims to uncover the poet's deep ecological consciousness, examining how his verses echo the concerns of nature. The analysis sheds light on the urgent need for environmental awareness, making Ngangom’s poetry significantly contribute to the global discourse on ecological consciousness through literature.</p>