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Benjamin Zephaniah's dub poetry and its appeal to children: an ecocritical reading

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Benjamin Zephaniah's dub poetry and its appeal to children: an ecocritical reading

A. A. Alghanem

Explore the dynamic world of children’s dub poetry through the lens of Benjamin Zephaniah's work. This study, conducted by Alanoud Abdulaziz Alghanem, delves into the biocentric themes and performative strategies that capture the hearts of young audiences while fostering an ecocritical perspective.

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Abstract
This study analyzes the children's dub poetry of Benjamin Zephaniah to understand its appeal. Through an ecocritical lens, it examines how Zephaniah's biocentric worldview and anti-anthropocentrism resonate with young audiences. The study highlights performative techniques, rhetorical strategies, humor, and cosmopolitan themes as key elements contributing to the poetry's effectiveness in engaging children, both orally and in print.
Publisher
Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Aug 29, 2023
Authors
Alanoud Abdulaziz Alghanem
Tags
children's dub poetry
Benjamin Zephaniah
ecocritical lens
anti-anthropocentrism
performative techniques
rhetorical strategies
humor

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