Ecocritical Reading of Kamala Markandaya’s The Coffer Dams: Spiritual Penury vs. Material Gain
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In present era, human beings are more inclined towards excessive growth and development that could be accounted for the theorizing of the interlinking between man and nature. The present paper is an attempt to discuss, analyze and examine some of the major concerns and issues underlying the theory of ecocriticism in Kamala Markandaya’s The Coffer Dams. It highlights the impact of science and technology on human beings. It further brings into light weaken human bonds and materialistic upliftment.
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