惠特曼城市书写中的生态意识

Ecological Awareness in Whitman's City Writing

惠特曼的城市书写中蕴有丰富的生态意识。在惠特曼笔下,城市不是横亘于人与自然、人与人之间的障碍,而是一个充满生态气息与和谐氛围的城市形象。人类通过对自然环境的体验,在城市化视野内重新对自我进行认知和定位,建构出一个普遍性与特殊性兼具的生态自我。自然环境与人工环境共同构成多圈层的城市生态系统,将生态环境的范畴由单纯的自然环境扩展至整个城市空间。惠特曼对城市、自我与自然环境之间和谐关系的探寻,也为后人带来一些有益的启示。

Whitman＇s city writing embodies abundant ecological awareness. No longer being a barrier between man and nature or an obstacle in the interpersonal communication, Whitman＇s city turns out to be an image full of ecological ambience and harmonious atmosphere. By perceiving the natural environment, Whitman tries to reconceive himself in the urban environment and to cultivate within the context of urbanization an Ecological Self which is both particular and universal. Whitman＇s city is a multi-layered ecological system consisting of both the built environment and the natural world, expanding the concept of the ecological environment from the pure natural space to the entire urban sphere. Nowadays urbanization has become a global issue and Whitman＇s exploration provides an inspirational lead for us in seeking a solution to the urban problems and a balance between man and nature.