Abstract A brief summary: Hiraeth is a memoir dealing with the complications of homelessness, homesickness, and exploring the concept of hiraeth and its affects [sic] on life. This is a memoir that explores narratives of abuse and neglect while also highlighting tenderness and familial ties, as well as concepts of identity related to regional cultures, particularly Appalachian and immigrant experiences, religion, and nurture versus...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of theses written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate English program. The holdings are primarily bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts degrees.Students become eligible to pursue the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree if they have obtained a Master of Arts...