Date of Award
Spring 5-2-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Creative Writing
First Advisor
Megha Majumdar
Second Advisor
Adam Haslett
Academic Program Adviser
Michael Rizzo
Abstract
Tallgrass follows the Benedict family on the eve of the patriarch's retirement as leader of an insular religious community. His youngest son, previously excommunicated, has returned for the occasion while his eldest is poised to take over the community as the father's health begins to decline. When a young member of the community falls ill, it causes a clash between the three men over the capacity of faith and the limitations of belief.
Recommended Citation
Beasley, Andrew, "Tallgrass" (2025). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/1340
