Date of Award

Spring 2005

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Department

English

Program/Concentration

Creative Writing

Committee Director

Michael Pearson

Committee Member

Tim Seibles

Committee Member

Joel English

Call Number for Print

Special Collections; LD4331.E64 G38 2005

Abstract

Escape Velocity is a tale of flight with roots in a young naval aviation candidate and lost dreams, but it becomes much more. In fleeing a patterned desk job in Washington, DC, and the city's congested warren-like streets I discovered much about America, her people, and, most thoroughly, about myself. Essentially, I see the most interesting of travel writers as part rogue, part adventurer, and part minstrel and I strive to keep up this triumvirate tradition by discussing not only an adventure of sights and sounds, but also one of feel for the tangible experiences I encountered on my journey of ten thousand miles seeking a new home and reason for existence. On the road I pondered concepts of fear and a lack of courage in craven servitude to corporate America, ultimately leading to understanding what I want in life and, maybe just as importantly, that which I do not want.

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DOI

10.25777/6b42-0t41

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