National Poetry Series
1 appearances
Roberta Spear
ロベルタ・スピア
Roberuta Supia
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1948-09-26 （Hanford, California, U.S.）
- Died
- 2003-04-03 age 54
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Hanford, California (early years) → Fresno, California, U.S. (residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Poet
- Active Years
- 1970-2003
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University, Fresno | — | English | BA | 1966–1970 | United States |
| California State University, Fresno | — | English | MA | 1970–1972 | United States |
California State University, Fresno
English
Degree:
BA
Period:
1966–1970
Year of Graduation:
1970
Country:
United States
California State University, Fresno
English
Degree:
MA
Period:
1970–1972
Year of Graduation:
1972
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Ingram Merrill Fellowship | — | — | Ingram Merrill Foundation | 受賞 |
| 1979 | National Poetry Series | — | — | National Poetry Series | 受賞 |
Ingram Merrill Fellowship
Organization:
Ingram Merrill Foundation
Result:
受賞
National Poetry Series
1979
Organization:
National Poetry Series
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Silks
1980 PoetryEarly collection of poems depicting fragments of daily life and the landscapes of California's Central Valley with delicate observation.
regionalismnaturememory
Talking to Water
1985 PoetryA collection centered on motifs of water and introspection, interweaving themes of relationships and loss.
waterlossintrospection
The Pilgrim Among Us
1991 PoetryA mature collection exploring pilgrimage and journey imagery to examine the relationship between the individual and community.
journeycommunityidentity
Bibliography
- Silks (1980)
- Talking to Water (1985)
- The Pilgrim Among Us (1991)
- Poems in journals (examples: Field, Ploughshares, Poetry, The Missouri Review)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- lyricalobservationalregional focus (Central Valley)
- Recurring Motifs
- waterpilgrimage/journeyfragments of daily life
Legacy
Recognized as a poet rooted in California's Central Valley whose work combined regional sensibility with delicate observation. Her publications and contributions to major poetry journals made her an influential figure in the regional poetry scene.
Archives
- Her poems and related materials are likely held in journal and publisher archives
Trivia
- Her work appeared in major poetry journals such as Field, Ploughshares, Poetry, and The Missouri Review.
- Recorded as a recipient of the National Poetry Series in 1979.
- Received an Ingram Merrill Fellowship.