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The Unwanted Ads

Author

William Musgrove, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Abstract

The Unwanted Ads by William Musgrove contains twelve short stories sharing common themes of unfulfillment and self-worth. The characters in these stories often are trapped in a position and perceive their happiness to be elsewhere. Often, they turn to rely on their imagination and fantasy to cope with the unfulfillment in their lives. This collection examines how this could be good or bad, and how perception of being seen as lesser (from other characters or the world in general) affects their pursuit of happiness.

Advisor

Richard Robbins

Committee Member

Chris McCormick

Committee Member

Robin Becker

Date of Degree

2020

Language

english

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Program of Study

Creative Writing

Department

English

College

Arts and Humanities

Recommended Citation

Musgrove, W. (2020). The unwanted ads [Unpublished master’s thesis]. Minnesota State University, Mankato.