Abstract:
My thesis is a creative nonfiction piece in the subgenre of travel writing. In this small collection of essays, I have written about my experiences of traveling abroad in Florence, Italy. I am working from true experiences but using language to try to render the more abstract emotions and concepts I received while visiting a different culture. Travel writing is extremely sensitive; it demands personal experiences from the writer. Through it, I learned to write from the inside out. It allowed me insight into my own precious journey, which was at once transformative and peculiar. Travel writing can catch the tender details of human interaction and engage all of the senses. It allowed me to continue my journey. I want to allow my reader to become a part of my journey (which didn't just begin abroad). I hope for them to taste the subtle, earthly flavors of a traditional Italian meal, to feel vulnerable and inspired.
