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Of Bronze Tigers, 2023

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Identifier: cw_2023fall_valletta_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

  • 2023

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

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

Extent

134 pages (134 pages)

Language of Materials

From the record group: English

From the record group: Chinese

From the record group: Spanish; Castilian

Overview

"This thesis comprises the prologue and first ten chapters of a novel in progress. Set in 2021 and 2022, the story follows Blake Burden, a middle-aged married father of two living in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Through a third-person POV, Blake's struggles are chronicled as he attempts to reconcile his modest suburban life with his former career: as an internationally recognized touring drummer with a rock band. Following an injury and a dispute with his band's management, Blake had departed his career as a musician in his twenties, since working in insurance sales. The narrative sees Blake distancing himself from his identity as a musician while at the same time yearning for the excitement of those bygone years. As a result, Blake attempts to regain the spotlight by launching into a political career with reckless disregard for others." -- Abstract

Physical Location

RG 010.01B Writing, Literature & Publishing

Physical Description

134 pages

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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