The Espada
Abstract
The Espada is a novel about the construction of a massive casino-resort in Las Vegas. In addition to the construction of The Espada, the novel follows Eddie Harolds, a young ironworker on the project; Bryce Keyes, the project's billionaire developer; and Eric Calvinson, an ambitious political consultant. Corruption, fringe politics, and labor disputes serve as the backdrop for the novel's primary focus: the role of expectations in father-son relationships.^
Degree
M.F.A.
Advisors
Sharon Solwitz, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Fine Arts|Literature, American
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