Semester
Spring
Date of Graduation
2023
Document Type
MFA Creative Writing Thesis
Degree Type
MFA
College
Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
Department
English
Committee Chair
Mary Ann Samyn
Committee Member
Jenny Johnson
Committee Member
Glenn Taylor
Abstract
This collection of poems documents a year in the life of the speaker in Morgantown, West Virginia, culminating in a lyrical exploration of the Monongalia River. These poems examine the uses of humor, performance, imagination, and perception, considering questions of illusion and vigor.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Grace O'Neill, "Water in a Model River" (2023). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 11919.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/11919
Embargo Reason
Permanent Embargo – MFA Creative Writing