English Language and Literature ETDs

Publication Date

Spring 5-28-2020

Abstract

Mass and Shadow is a book of prose poems centered around the death of a mother and the maturation of a her son. It investigates what it means to be Chicano in suburban California, as well as the toll disease has on family. In the preface, the author presents his poetic aesthetic as well as the themes of the book: family dynamics, disease, religion, and class dynamics.

Degree Name

MFA Creative Writing

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

English

First Committee Member (Chair)

Stephen Benz

Second Committee Member

Daniel Mueller

Third Committee Member

Mark Sundeen

Fourth Committee Member

Chad Sweeney

Language

English

Keywords

prose poem, cancer, judeo christian studies, poetry, chicano

Document Type

Dissertation

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