Volume 33 Issue 1

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Abstract

This issue of Nebo: A Literary Journal, published in Fall 2019, presents a diverse selection of poetry and fiction, focusing on identity, artistic expression, and the transformative power of storytelling. The issue, archived as Volume 33, Issue 1, corresponds to the print edition labeled Volume 38, Issue 1. Due to necessary metadata adjustments in the digital archiving process, some volume and issue numbers in the online collection may not match those printed in the original journals.

Editor Sydney Austin, in her editorial preface, reflects on the idea of literature as art rather than just novelty. Drawing inspiration from Ezra Pound’s famous literary motto, “Make it new,” Austin emphasizes that the most profound pieces are not necessarily “new” in subject but are crafted with a fresh, artistic approach. This issue curates poetry and fiction that offer new ways of understanding familiar experiences, featuring a mix of emerging and established voices.

Key highlights include:

• "Mountain Girl" by Tina Farmer, a powerful exploration of rural identity and resilience.

• "Found in the Sunday Paper" by Judith Offer, a poem pieced together from real headlines, offering a striking commentary on media, war, and political narratives.

• "Smoking" by David Sapp, a reflection on generational habits, family legacies, and personal guilt.

• "Black Hairy Tongue" by Chad Hall, a gritty, visceral poem exploring language and deception.

• "Beneath the Husk" by Bay Fleming, a short story examining memory, inheritance, and the passage of time.

• "I Should Have Noticed (For my Soulmate)" by A. Farrier, a deeply personal poem about love, regret, and self-awareness.

• "Baby Teeth" by M. M. Adjarian, a chilling short story about childhood fears and growing up.

• "Blood On Your Skirt" by Dan Williamson, a gritty poetic piece about violence, defiance, and survival.

• "This is not the End" by Ciaran Betcher, a multi-part poem dealing with grief, loss, and the cyclical nature of emotions.

• "Sochraide" by Megan Denese Mealor, an evocative poem about funerals, Irish heritage, and the passage of time.

This issue of Nebo highlights the journal’s dedication to publishing compelling, thought-provoking literature.

Recommended Citation

(2025) "Volume 33 Issue 1," NEBO: A Literary Journal: Vol. 33: Iss. 1, Article 1.
Available at: https://orc.library.atu.edu/nebo/vol33/iss1/1