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An Opposing Self, Christine M. Gamache
An Opposing Self, Christine M. Gamache
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
People have always been both frightened and fascinated by the unknown, and themes touching on the existence of things beyond human understanding have longevity in the literary arena as well as in popular culture. One such theme is that of the doppelgänger, or double, which has been around for centuries but was first made popular by Jean-Paul’s (Johann Paul Friedrich Richter) work Hesperus in 1795. Due to a resurgence in the nineteenth century in the popularity of Gothic literature, doppelgängers, or variations of this double motif, found their way into some of the most famous works of literature …
Ordinary Apocalypse, Anthony Villella
Ordinary Apocalypse, Anthony Villella
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
Work of short fiction, in which a young man, struggling with contempt for his family and himself, makes a terrible mistake and is forced to deal with who and what he has become.
Waking Life, Dionne Irving
Waking Life, Dionne Irving
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
Collection of short fiction dealing with themes of isolation and self-discovery. Contents include: Waking Life, Rice and Peas, Weaving, and Collage.