Date of Award
8-8-2017
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
English
First Advisor
Dr. Audrey Goodman
Second Advisor
Dr. Pearl McHaney
Third Advisor
Dr. Tanya Caldwell
Abstract
This thesis explores the way Willa Cather’s writing parallels visual art’s tenebrism – a dramatic way of illuminating a single person, object or idea by juxtaposing light against dark. Throughout her career, Cather uses this technique to convey truths relating to self realization, aestheticism, spirituality, and social awakening.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/10453217
Recommended Citation
Mackas, Maria, "Spotlighting Truth and Beauty: Willa Cather's Tenebraic Word Pictures." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2017.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/10453217
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