Date of Award

2016-01-01

Degree Name

Master of Fine Arts

Department

Creative Writing

Advisor(s)

Tim Z. Hernandez

Second Advisor

Sasha Pimentel

Abstract

"Of Mist And Memory" is an exploration of what it means to be Irish, catholic and female. The content aims to articulate in poetic language the controls both internal and external that govern an individual. It is a journey from cradle to grave, birth to death that focuses primarily on topics that are the domain of women. However it does not exclude the male gender rather it draws the comparison of how a man can be equally controlled. The poems reflect the Irish landscape, its traditions and the impact religion has on daily life. It strives to find connections, form pathways to link what might seem obscure in thought, natural in its revelation. Each poem is complete in itself, standing alone to create a snapshot, freeze frame an idea or image that rings lyrically, sings in form and leaves an indelible mark on the reader.

Language

en

Provenance

Received from ProQuest

File Size

89 pages

File Format

application/pdf

Rights Holder

Francine Theresa Fitzsimons

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