Theses and Dissertations
Date of Award
12-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Creative Writing
First Advisor
Jean Braithwaite
Second Advisor
Amy Cummins
Third Advisor
Jose Rodriguez
Abstract
This thesis briefly discusses the genres and subgenres of speculative fiction—focusing on fantasy, horror, and science fiction—and is primarily a short story collection that also includes a few novel chapters. The critical introduction delves into the present and overly complex subgenre categorization methods, how and why new subgenres are created, and provides simple definitions for the main genres of speculative fiction and fantasy subgenres.
The subgenres that will be discussed through either a short story, novel chapter(s), or definition include, but are not limited to: fairytales, portal fantasy, paranormal romance, dark fantasy, historical fantasy, magical realism, epic fantasy, mythic fiction, grimdark fiction, and contemporary fantasy.
The critical introduction will also discuss creative difficulties I experienced with each project and the motivations behind each story. I want my thesis to convey that creative writing can feel dichotomous, and it is up to the individual writer, their compendium of collected knowledge, and having the conviction to write what they want to write no matter the marketing tags or opinions of respected authorities.
Recommended Citation
Cerda, Emily Nicole, "The Quiet and Other Fantastical Tales" (2023). Theses and Dissertations. 1415.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/1415
Comments
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