A utopia may be defined as an ideal place in which a society and its policies, promote the wellbeing of all inhabitants. In contrast, a dystopian society is full of fear and danger, one where human wellbeing is significantly imperilled. An ecological utopia, meanwhile, tends to promote an appreciation of nature and its beauty, and may be modelled on the biblical Garden of Eden. However, ecological dystopias serve to warn of the risks posed by the devastation of nature. This essay chronicles the development of ecological themes, both utopian and dystopian, from the sixteenth century to the present day.
A utopia may be defined as an ideal place in which a society and its policies, promote the wellbeing of all inhabitants. In contrast, a dystopian society is full of fear and…
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Citation: Agis, Fazila Derya. "Environmental Themes in Utopian and Dystopian Literature". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 23 November 2021 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=19525, accessed 23 November 2024.]
