National Poetry Series
1 appearances
Corinne Lee
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Corinne Lee
Pen Names:
Corinne Lee Greiner（Used as full/legal name）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- poet, author, essayist, environmental activist, Master Naturalist
- Active Years
- 2000-2025
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes High School | — | — | — | — | United States |
| University of Southern California | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Harvard University | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Iowa Writers' Workshop | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Columbia University | — | — | — | — | United States |
| University of Texas at Austin | — | — | — | — | United States |
Palos Verdes High School
Country:
United States
High school graduate
University of Southern California
Country:
United States
Harvard University
Country:
United States
Iowa Writers' Workshop
Country:
United States
Attended creative writing program (MFA-level)
Columbia University
Country:
United States
University of Texas at Austin
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | National Poetry Series (selection) | PYX | — | National Poetry Series | 受賞 |
| 2007 | Poetry Society of America: Top Ten Emerging Poets | — | — | Poetry Society of America | 選出 |
| 2010 | Featured in Best American Poetry | Several poems | — | Best American Poetry | 掲載 |
National Poetry Series (selection)
2005
Work:
PYX
Organization:
National Poetry Series
Result:
受賞
Poetry Society of America: Top Ten Emerging Poets
2007
Organization:
Poetry Society of America
Result:
選出
Featured in Best American Poetry
2010
Work:
Several poems
Organization:
Best American Poetry
Result:
掲載
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
PYX
2005 poetry 88 pagesA collection of poems intertwining personal memory, material culture, and observations of nature. The pieces probe identity and human relationships with the environment through everyday and natural imagery.
naturememoryself and material culture
Plenty
2016 eco-epic / poetry 120 pagesDescribed as an "eco-epic," this work addresses the relationship between humans and the environment on a broad scale. It poetically treats ecosystems, land, and food webs, raising questions about environmental ethics and conservation.
ecosystemsenvironmental ethicsland and food
Bibliography
- PYX. Penguin Books. 2005.
- Plenty. Penguin Books. 2016.
- Poems: "The Narrows", "Lysistrata Motley", "Ten Cents A Dance" (published in various journals)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- lyrical and observational stylefocus on detailed natural description and everyday lifeblend of ecological perspective with epic/narrative elements
- Recurring Motifs
- details of natureland and foodawareness of pollution/toxicitymemory and materiality
Legacy
One important voice in contemporary American poetry on nature and the environment. Known for works that connect poetry and environmental activism, she has been recognized for contributions to eco-poetry.
Academic Societies
- Poetry Society of America (recognized)
Trivia
- Her collection PYX was selected by the National Poetry Series and published by Penguin.
- In 2007 she was chosen by the Poetry Society of America as one of the top ten emerging poets in the U.S.
- Several of her poems were featured in Best American Poetry 2010 (citation needed).
- She is a Master Naturalist and is active in environmental advocacy.
- Official website: http://www.corinnelee.com/