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Fifteen Pounds of Pressure, 2019

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Identifier: cw_2019fall_cocco_david.pdf

Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

Conditions Governing Use

The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.

Extent

107 pages (107 pages)

Language of Materials

From the record group: English

From the record group: Chinese

From the record group: Spanish; Castilian

Overview

"The characters in this collection are preoccupied with loss. Some are led by their attempts to avoid it and some are trying to pick up the pieces after it. A widow tries to make ends meet by entering her daughter into a talent contest. A man goes to extreme lengths to keep his girlfriend happy. A washed-up celebrity tries to recapture his former glory. All are locked in a fight with the fact that everything is temporary. A secondary focus for these stories is the tension between the characters’ internal narratives and the truth of their actions." -- Abstract

Physical Location

RG 010.01B Writing, Literature & Publishing

Physical Description

107 pages

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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