Date of Award
Spring 4-30-2015
Document Type
Honors Project
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
English, Linguistics, and Communication
First Advisor
Pineda, Jon
Major or Concentration
English (Creative Writing Concentration)
Abstract
Still is a collection of poetry written for the ENGL470 Seminar: Poetry course, taught by Professor Pineda. The word "still" itself has two definitions: not moving or making a sound, and nevertheless, all the same. The collection seeks to quietly reconcile the inevitable end of all things, while still reporting the difficulties of reaching such a conclusion. The collection blends both narrative and lyric elements. The poems straddle the range between surreal and realistic imagery, juxtaposing the visions of dreams with the hardships of reality. Still explores change over time, witnessed in interpersonal relationships and an aging landscape. It works in what could be called the anti-pastoral, rooting personal strife and difficulties of aging in a farm-like scenery that deteriorates over time. Ultimately, Still is a ten-poem chapbook that looks to consider age-old inquiries of humanity in a tightened rural scope.
Recommended Citation
Humberson, Emily Claire, "Still" (2015). Student Research Submissions. 98.
https://scholar.umw.edu/student_research/98