Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
Date of Award
5-2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Creative Writing
First Advisor
Jose Skinner
Second Advisor
Emmy Perez
Third Advisor
Dr. Elvia Ardalani
Abstract
In the critical introduction of this thesis, I explore how the different choices we make as creative writers affect the targeted audience of a work. I focus on the endless battle between genre writing and literary writing, in hopes of there being a style of writing that can utilize the best of both. I write about the issues and themes of the works in this thesis that come close to being nonfiction. Finally, I highlight how stylistic choices in bilingual writing can change or destroy potential audiences. These are aspects that have shaped the creative writing included in this collection. Some of my work utilizes genre elements to achieve their purpose, others rely too heavily on personal experiences, two are in Spanish, and the title work is a hybrid of both languages.
Granting Institution
University of Texas-Pan American
Comments
Copyright 2009 Shoney Flores. All Rights Reserved.
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