Chapter Ⅰ Introduction
1.1 Current Studies on Cather
1.2 Ecoeriticism
1.3 Important Views to Be Adopted
1.4 Cather—a Green Tree Rooted in Wilderness
1.5 Poetic Pursuit: Willa Cather's Ecological Vision
Chapter Ⅱ World of Edenie Paradise
2.1 Ecocentrism Underlying"Pioneer Spirit'—Deeonstructing Anthropocentrism
2.1.1 Ecocentrism vs. Anthropoeentrism
2.1.2 Ecocentrism
2.1.3 Ecocentrism Underlying the Theme of "Pioneer Spirit".
2.2 The Self-Realization in Connection with Nature
2.2.1 Alexandra's Self-Realization
2.2.2 Antonia's Self-Realization
Chapter Ⅲ World of Paradise Lost
3.1 The Sobbing Earth and Lost Woman
3.2 The Disequilibrium of Spiritual Ecology
3.3 Uprootedness from Nature and Humanity's Alienation
3.4 Returning to Nature—A Redemptive Ray of Hope
Chapter Ⅳ World of Paradise Regained
4.1 Nature, Women and Creativity—Deconstructing Androcentrism
4.1.1 Ecofeminism
4.1.2 Nature, Women and Creativity—Deeonstructing Androcentrism
4.2 Poetic Dwelling on the Earth
4.2.1 Eeofeminist Spirituality—Creating a Harmonious World
4.2.2 Poetic Dwelling with Ecofeminist Spirituality
Chapter Ⅴ Conclusion
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