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LoC No.: 19017050

Title: Starved Rock

Note: Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, Dianne Nolan, Bryan Ness and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian
Libraries)

Summary: "Starved Rock" by Edgar Lee Masters is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on themes of nature, human sorrow, and the passage of time, using the metaphor of Starved Rock, a significant geological feature in Illinois, to illustrate the struggles and the stories of both its native peoples and the ensuing generations. Through vivid imagery and a profound exploration of loss and memorial, the collection addresses multiple voices and perspectives, hinting at narrative depth and emotional resonance. The opening of the collection introduces Starved Rock as a powerful symbol of history, memory, and survival. The poem begins with a contemplative description of the rock itself, portraying it as a sentinel of time that has witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations, including the Illini people. The rock stands as a “cenotaph of sorrows," calling attention to the tragic events that unfolded around it. The text intertwines reflections on nature with the human condition, evoking a sense of nostalgia and loss as it recounts the struggles of the past, illustrating how these experiences shape the legacy that affects contemporary lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Masters, Edgar Lee, 1868-1950

EBook No.: 46197

Published: Jul 5, 2014

Downloads: 84

Language: English

Subject: American poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 19017050

Title: Starved Rock

Note: Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, Dianne Nolan, Bryan Ness and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian
Libraries)

Summary: "Starved Rock" by Edgar Lee Masters is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on themes of nature, human sorrow, and the passage of time, using the metaphor of Starved Rock, a significant geological feature in Illinois, to illustrate the struggles and the stories of both its native peoples and the ensuing generations. Through vivid imagery and a profound exploration of loss and memorial, the collection addresses multiple voices and perspectives, hinting at narrative depth and emotional resonance. The opening of the collection introduces Starved Rock as a powerful symbol of history, memory, and survival. The poem begins with a contemplative description of the rock itself, portraying it as a sentinel of time that has witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations, including the Illini people. The rock stands as a “cenotaph of sorrows," calling attention to the tragic events that unfolded around it. The text intertwines reflections on nature with the human condition, evoking a sense of nostalgia and loss as it recounts the struggles of the past, illustrating how these experiences shape the legacy that affects contemporary lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Masters, Edgar Lee, 1868-1950

EBook No.: 46197

Published: Jul 5, 2014

Downloads: 84

Language: English

Subject: American poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.