Abstract:One critical area that the poetry of Niyi Osundare and Tanure Ojaide addresses is naturethe physical environment. Hence, their poetry is classified as eco-poetry. Although studies on the poetry of Niyi Osundare and Tanure Ojaide have focused on traditional aesthetics, political power, exile and African experience (Ojaruega, 2015; Tsaaior, 2011;Nwagbara 2008Nwagbara , 2010Okunoye, 2011) sufficient studies have not been done on their defense of natural environment. This study examines how their poetry celebrates… Show more
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