Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Major/Program
English
First Advisor's Name
Julie Marie Wade
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee chair
Second Advisor's Name
Campbell McGrath
Second Advisor's Committee Title
committee member
Third Advisor's Name
Ana Luszcynska
Third Advisor's Committee Title
committee member
Keywords
lyric essay, Hawaii, Montana, Nicaragua, queer
Date of Defense
3-20-2017
Abstract
OFFSHORE is a collection of lyric essays that examines the intersections between human cultures and the natural world. The essays inspect issues of identity and belonging in different geographic, cultural, and political landscapes. Part one of the book centers on the cultural and natural landscapes of Hawaii and Japan. Part two explores interpersonal relationships in Montana. And part three focuses on social justice issues in Nicaragua and Florida. Each of the essays in this collection balances intellectual exploration with personal narrative and poetic description, allowing the essays to be simultaneously concept-driven while maintaining lyric force.
Identifier
FIDC001783
Recommended Citation
Nakanishi, Laurel, "Offshore" (2017). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3268.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3268
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