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ANXIOUS MILLENNIAL MIXTAPE: 10 TRACKS

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posted on 2024-05-15, 23:10 authored by Lucy Heller

"Anxious Millennial Mixtape" comprises 11 original essays that delve into the experiences of being a young millennial. The essays explore themes such as navigating the digital age, pop culture, and the influence of social media, reflecting on the unique anxieties inherent in coming of age during the early 2000s. From grappling with social norms to confronting climate change and embracing adulthood, the essays examine how this era has shaped the author's identity, including her evolving understanding of feminism and what it means to age. Through the lens of early 2000s to 2010s pop culture and anecdotes from her hometown and family, the author explores the influences that have shaped her life. These essays illuminate the author's evolving self-understanding while highlighting the power of nostalgia.

History

Publisher

ProQuest

Language

English

Committee co-chairs

Rachel Louise Snyder; Arielle Bernstein

Degree discipline

Creative Writing

Degree grantor

American University. College of Arts and Sciences

Degree level

  • Masters

Degree name

M.F.A. in Creative Writing, American University, May 2024

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Heller_american_0008N_12192.pdf

Media type

application/pdf

Pagination

112 pages

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Electronic thesis is restricted to authorized American University users only, per author's request.

Submission ID

12192

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