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Missouri State University

The Art of Feeling Sorry for Yourself

Abstract

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<p>The novel, a work of realistic fiction, attempts to accurately and fairly portray the generational ennui of the Millennial twenty-something. By use of first-person narration and realistic portrayal of the American urban hipster lifestyle, this project attempts to convey the reality of the perceived apathy among this generation. Much has been written about this immature group of entitled youths, and this novel shows these individuals through a new lens, attempting to be something akin to what it would look like if the TV show Workaholics got a gritty reboot. I believe the current generation has yet to have their experience fully chronicled, and I hope my novel succeeds in that goal.</p>

Degree

thesis:*
Name thesis:degree_name
Master of Arts in English
Level thesis:degree_level
Masters
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
English
Year
2013

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Cowser, Derek Shane
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Wayne Blackmon

Subjects

dc:subject × 6

Rights

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Statement dc:rights
  • © Derek Shane Cowser

Identifiers

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Repository record dc:identifier
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/1126
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:bearworks.missouristate.edu:theses-2127

Chain of custody

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Last updated
2026-07-24
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citation

Cowser, Derek Shane. The Art of Feeling Sorry for Yourself. Masters thesis, 2013. https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/1126