Convergence: Stories from the Red Island, 2019
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2019
Creator
- Chen, Christine Hiu-Tung (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
111 pages (111 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"When people ask me where I'm from, they get a few seconds of silence from me. What do you tell people if you were born in one place, grew up in another, and live elsewhere? How did you end up where you are now? Who are you? Where do you belong? Those were questions that translated into six stories in this collection. They are populated by dislocated characters who grapple with identity and race while navigating complex familial relationships. The stories are set in Madagascar, known to the French as the Red Island — L' Île Rouge — a land where diverse cultural influences converge. Other stories attempt to shine a light into the taboos and myths that pervade the daily lives of Malagasy people in remote corners of the island. They struggle to forge a better future in a poverty-stricken land despite the vast richness of the resources in the soil." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01B Writing, Literature & Publishing
Physical Description
111 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
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Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
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