Class
Article
College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
English Department
Faculty Mentor
Paul Crumbley
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
For my presentation, I will be discussing the aspect of nature in May Swenson's poems, particularly through Swenson's approach to nature, why she uses this approach, and why it is important for you and I. Through the study of selected Swenson poems, I have found that Swenson focuses on the use of ecocriticism, flat ontology, and environmental humility to deconstruct the popular romantic view of nature, and create a more relatable and understandable view that nature is us and we are nature. Through the speakers of her poems, Swenson shows us that we are not apart from the natural world - but rather part of it. This is important for you and I, because this view asks us, as humanity, to reflect upon our experience and relationship with nature. We are then pushed to explore our duty to the natural world and understand the impact we can have upon it. Presentation Time: Wednesday, 9-10 a.m. Zoom link: https://usu-edu.zoom.us/j/81298203941?pwd=WXZkRjhqdlZNTVlidXk3UnB1K2VtUT09
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-14-2021 12:00 AM
Included in
What We Owe to Nature
Logan, UT
For my presentation, I will be discussing the aspect of nature in May Swenson's poems, particularly through Swenson's approach to nature, why she uses this approach, and why it is important for you and I. Through the study of selected Swenson poems, I have found that Swenson focuses on the use of ecocriticism, flat ontology, and environmental humility to deconstruct the popular romantic view of nature, and create a more relatable and understandable view that nature is us and we are nature. Through the speakers of her poems, Swenson shows us that we are not apart from the natural world - but rather part of it. This is important for you and I, because this view asks us, as humanity, to reflect upon our experience and relationship with nature. We are then pushed to explore our duty to the natural world and understand the impact we can have upon it. Presentation Time: Wednesday, 9-10 a.m. Zoom link: https://usu-edu.zoom.us/j/81298203941?pwd=WXZkRjhqdlZNTVlidXk3UnB1K2VtUT09