Beyond Humanism: Investigating
Anthropocene Narratives and Posthumanism in A. K.
Ramanujan’s Writings
M. Venkata Reddy¹, Dr. Joseph R.
Jayakar T.²
ABSTRACT
A.K. Ramanjan is the pioneering Indian writer who
explores a unique blend of modernism and Indian tradition in his
story A Flowering Tree and poems Of Mothers and Love Poems for a
Wife. These are good examples of anthropomorphism, which is the
common attribution in these works. These writings are the natural
world reflections and the objects imbued with human emotions and
behaviour. Modern man has been trying to prove his upper hand in
nature, but it is impossible since man is an animal in nature, along
with other fauna. Hence, this research paper explores Anthropocene
narratives and posthumanism in these three works. His writings'
critical examination reveals how his work challenges traditional
humanist notions and offers a subtle understanding of the
relationship between humans, nature, and the environment. His
writing explores themes like ecological interconnectedness,
non-human agency, and blurring the boundaries between human and
nature. The research employs Ramanujan’s writings' proximate reading
of the texts; it further reveals the post-humanist dimensions within
Ramanujan’s writings. It underscores a deeper understanding of the
enduring relevance of cross-cultural perspectives, providing a clear
understanding of the contemporary debates on the ecological
challenges of Anthropocene.
Key words: AK Ramanujan, writings, Anthropocene, posthumanism,
examination, human, nature, environment.
