The dissertation consists of a critical preface and excerpts from the novel Derivation. The preface details how the novel Derivation explores the tension between the artist and the academy in the university, as well as the role memory plays in the construction of fictional narratives. The preface also details how narrative voice is used to expand the scope of Derivation, and ends with a discussion of masculine tropes in the novel. Derivation traces the path of a woman trying to rebuild her life in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, returning first to her blue collar roots before pursuing a career as an academic.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc804864 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Davis, Matthew (Literary author) |
| Contributors | Penkov, Miroslav, Tait, John, 1969-, Muyumba, Walton M. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iii, 220 pages, Text |
| Rights | Public, Davis, Matthew, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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