Wadas, Carli “Reality as Sacramental”: Christian Poetry on Contending with the Human Experience. Thesis. Radford University Scholars' Repository.
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This thesis argues that Christian poetry, which draws on elements from confessionalism, resonates with and relates to every reader regardless of their spirituality. The argument relies on close readings from various confessional and Christian authors to support the connection of the two genres, showing how the content and style encourages every reader to contend with the human experience and ponder life’s meaning. Following the essay, the confessionalism and Christian poetry ideas and craft are demonstrated in a chapbook of poems that covers themes of deteriorating mental health, failing relationships, and struggling faith. Lastly, the thesis ends with a personal reflection on writing the critical essay and creating the poems.
| Item Type: | Thesis |
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| Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) |
| Divisions: | Radford University > College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences > School of Writing, Language, and Literature |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Jun 2025 19:51 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Jun 2025 19:51 |
| URI: | http://wagner.radford.edu/id/eprint/1171 |
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