Desires for Form: Modernist Narrative and the Shape of Queer Life by Aaron J. Stone A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (English Language and Literature) in the University of Michigan 2022 Doctoral Committee: Associate Professor Joshua L. Miller, Co-Chair Professor Valerie Traub, Co-Chair Professor David M. Halperin Professor Nadine Hubbs Professor Susan S. Lanser, Brandeis University