If any reader has interest in ecocriticism, never miss this canonical book! The introduction by Cheryll Glotfelty draws an important map for ecocritical studies. This book has collected almost the most crucial essays by the most important scholars on this (interdisciplinary) field. Besides, this book also introduces top fifteen choices for further recommended reading and other useful references (including books, periodicals, and professional organizations). The contributors are briefly introduced as well. With the help of Association for the Study of Literature and Environment, I believe you will learn much more as myself.

In my investigations, this is the first collection of ecocritical essays that attempts to lay a foundation and project a future. Ecocriticism is gaining popularity and is being accepted as a serious mode of discourse for literary studies. This book will help people understand the background and fundamentals behind this new tradition in literary criticism