Encounters with Nature: An Exploration of Self
Date of Award
5-30-2011
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Liberal Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Arts and Culture Management
Disciplines
Arts and Culture
First Advisor
Joseph Hutchison
Keywords
Chapbook, Encounters, Exploration, Mccann, Nature, Poetry
Abstract
This Capstone project addresses contemporary ecological poetry and Holly McCann's contribution to the genre in the form of a thirty-six page chapbook of poetry. The critical portion explores five environmental poets' handling of various themes in the field of ecological poetry while differentiating poetic craft respectively. Reflection of poetic influences in the field including Mary Oliver, W. S. Merwin, Jane Hirshfield and others provides insight on the effects of his or her craft in relation to Holly McCann's creative endeavor. The chapbook, an addition to eco-conscious awareness, remains a singular entity of artistic expression; however, revision and creation of this project relative to her experience as a student finalizes the reflective section, explaining conceptual framework behind the finished product.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
McCann, Holly, "Encounters with Nature: An Exploration of Self" (2011). University College: Arts and Culture Management Capstones. 61.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_mals/61