"biopoetics" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From bio- + poetics. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bio|poetics}} bio- + poetics Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} biopoetics (uncountable)
  1. A form of literary criticism that takes into account biopsychological processes. Tags: uncountable
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