The Fire of Witches, 2024
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
- 2024
Creator
- Birmingham, Madelyn (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
324 pages
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"The Fire of Witches is a new-adult, fantasy novel centered around Eliza Barton, a fire elemental amidst the Asnian nation's first witch hunt. Throughout the duration of the novel, Eliza struggles to keep herself and her mother, Jasmine, safe as she becomes a valuable asset to the king's regime, all while her magic-- and her beliefs about magic-- begin to waver. Eliza encounters several characters within the story who challenge her spiritually and mentally, contributing to a waning belief in the magic she has always honored and an increased fear for her life. These characters include Niklaus Irving (the king's nephew), Theodora Grey (a resurrected witch), Avani Onir (the king's tea taster), and King Cassius himself. All the while, the immortal spearhead of her coven, Nishrita, has seemingly fallen silent. The work explores themes such as religious trauma, the value of female relationships, and the unintended consequences of facing adversity." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01B Writing, Literature & Publishing
Physical Description
324 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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