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David Tagnani is a Senior Lecturer of English at Gonzaga University specializing in ecocriticism and American literature spanning the past two centuries. His teaching examines humanity's relationship with the non-human world through courses including ENG 101: Ecocomposition and ENG 105: The Changing Nature of Nature, challenging students to critically evaluate their perceptions of nature and place.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. from Washington State University
- M.A. from Eastern Washington University
- B.A. from Pennsylvania State University
Tagnani's research bridges ecocritical theory with creative practice, focusing on intersections of new materialism, mysticism, and environmental thought in American literary traditions. His scholarly work analyzes paradox resolution in Edward Abbey and anthropocentrism in John Clare, while his poetic output explores ecological relationships through Western landscapes and natural phenomena. He emphasizes how place shapes identity and advocates for reimagining human-nature connections beyond anthropocentric frameworks.
Publications from 2013-2018 reveal consistent engagement with ecopoetics across scholarly and creative formats. His work demonstrates particular interest in material ecocriticism applied to American poets like Robinson Jeffers, alongside explorations of drought, water cycles, and wilderness experience in contemporary poetry. The recurring focus on Pacific Northwest ecology and botanical metaphors reflects regional environmental concerns.
Recognition includes:
- Nomination for Sundress Best of the Net anthology (2014) for poem 'Huckleberrying'
No information is available regarding student advising or research grants. His creative and scholarly output operates independently of formal laboratory or research team structures, emphasizing individual literary contribution to environmental discourse.
