Masters, Edgar Lee 1868-1950 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2014-07-05 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) Original publication data not identified American poetry PS Original publication data not identified 19017050 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46197 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46197 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134048.0 46197