Texte remanié de Doct. diss.--Ithaca, N.Y. / Bibliogr. p. 181-186. Index.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1960. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 200-207).

Thesis (M.A.)--Georgia State University, 2009. / Title from file title page. Pearl Amelia McHaney, committee chair; Calvin Thomas, Thomas McHaney committee members. Description based on contents viewed Nov. 12, 2009. Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-82).

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"In the light of Miss Welty's later acceptance and recognition as a writer of distinction, it seems of interest to review the circumstances under which her literary efforts gained for her the confidence of the publishing world, both in America and in England, noting various aspects of her success from a popular as well as from a critical point of view. In addition, it seems of value to consider the appraisal of her writings according to the criteria of professional tools used in libraries for the selection and purchase of new books with the purpose of determining to what extent the writings appear to have merit for inclusion in library collections for young and adult readers. It also seems of interest to examine the appraisals with the view of observing what position in American letters Miss Welty appears to have gained according to the critical reception of her works. This paper therefore has a three-fold purpose"--Introduction. / "August, 1955." / At head of title: Florida State University. / Typescript. / "Submitted to the Graduate Council of Florida State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts." / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 72-80).

Thesis (M.A.)--Georgia State University, 2006. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. Title from title screen. Pearl A. McHaney, committee chair; Thomas L. McHaney, Margaret Mills, committee members. Electronic text (83 p.) : digital, PDF file. Description based on contents viewed Apr. 16, 2007. Includes bibliographical references (p. 74-78).

The female characters in four of Eudora Welty's five novels, The Robber Bridegroom (1942), Delta Wedding (1946), Losing Battles (1970), and The Optimist's Daughter (1972), undergo initiation experiences which are significant elements in the content and structure of the novels. Only in The Ponder, Heart (1954) is female initiation notably missing. This study identifies and interprets the patterns of female initiation in these novels, showing Welty's refining of her understanding and presentation of female initiation. While Welty embraces certain traditional elements of initiation, which this study identifies in anthropological, mythological, and psychological studies--the loss of innocence (discovery of evil), crisis and confrontation, the gaining of wisdom however painful, becoming an outcast, yet reuniting with the community--she also adds her own elements regarding female initiation-an underlying tension between males and females or between females and a shadowing of the Demeter/Persephone (Kore) myth. In addition, her female initiates lack the mentor traditionally found in male initiation. Also reflected in Welty's fiction is the separation involved in female initiation in primitive cultures, mythology, and psychology. Not all of Welty's female characters in these novels undergo initiation; someremain static and unchanging, while others are at the threshold, eagerly waiting to cross over. While Welty's initiates make the dark journey alone to gain knowledge of themselves and the world however painful, their initiation does not signify the end of their growth. / Department of English

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Texas at Dallas, 2008. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 212-226)

Thesis (M.A.)--University of North Texas, May, 2007. / Title from title page display. Includes bibliographical references.