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Son Of A Thousand Fathers, Colter Patterson Cruthirds
Son Of A Thousand Fathers, Colter Patterson Cruthirds
Dissertations
The following collection, which explores the often tenuous relationships between fathers and sons, was written by the author between 2008-2011.
That He May Raise, Armond Joseph Boudreaux
That He May Raise, Armond Joseph Boudreaux
Dissertations
This dissertation is a work of fiction written during the author's time as a doctoral candidate at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Ladies And Gentlemen, Robert John Bartholomew
Ladies And Gentlemen, Robert John Bartholomew
Dissertations
This collection of short stories treats of the following diverse themes: the redemptive possibilities for seemingly despicable characters; the ways in which circumstances and the social environment affect characters' sexualities and personal relationships; the lengths to which characters are willing to go to get what they want, which want is often the desire to make contact with others; the struggle between characters' narcissism and their need to come to terms with a new self image, a self image which is often at odds with the one they wish for themselves; and the beauty of vulnerability. Additionally, one of the chief …
Strange Places, Alex James Morris
Strange Places, Alex James Morris
Dissertations
Strange Places is a collection of short stories and short shorts written during my time at The University of Southern Mississippi. Set primarily in Akron, Ohio, the stories in this collection explore a range of themes, such as trauma, death, alienation, social class, and the struggle to connect to others. This collection is preceded by a critical introduction.
Girls Of Easy Virtue, Elizabeth Anne Wagner
Girls Of Easy Virtue, Elizabeth Anne Wagner
Dissertations
This is a collection of four stories I have written during my time in the Center for Writers at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Running In Absentia, Jeffrey David Tucker
Running In Absentia, Jeffrey David Tucker
Dissertations
Running in Absentia is a collection of short fiction, short-short fiction (also known as flash fiction), and poetry, with a critical introduction.
Moon Landing, Jennifer Ann Marquardt
Moon Landing, Jennifer Ann Marquardt
Dissertations
The following short stories began and were finished—at least as finished as they appear here—during my time at the Center for Writers.