Abstract
dc:description.abstractAn examination of Hunter S. Thompson's writing with the goal of defining gonzo journalism as a distinct entity from New Journalism. This is achieved via a rhetorical analysis of Thompson's writing, highlighting influences from literary figures such as Cervantes, Chaucer, Dos Passos, and Swift.
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- Master of Arts
- Level thesis:degree_level
- masters
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- English
- Department dc:contributor.department
- English
- Grantor dc:publisher
- Virginia Tech
- Year dc:date.issued
- 2006
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Grubb, Daniel Jason
- Chair dc:contributor.committeechair
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- Colaianne, Anthony J.
- Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember
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- Dubinsky, James M.
- Heilker, Paul V.
Subjects
dc:subject × 4Rights
dc:rights- Statement dc:rights
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- In Copyright
- Licence dc:rights.uri
Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Dc Identifier Other
- etd-05082006-115938
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/32372