Beasts of the Earth and Air

These stories explore contemporary people who find their lives taking a shape they fear. These people often try to cling to their old life, control a loved one who is changing, or seek an escape. Their aspirations are often higher than where they land. Their situation resembles the writer’s situatio...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Johnson, John Gregory
Format: Others
Published: Digital Archive @ GSU 2006
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Online Access:http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/english_diss/4
http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1003&context=english_diss
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Summary:These stories explore contemporary people who find their lives taking a shape they fear. These people often try to cling to their old life, control a loved one who is changing, or seek an escape. Their aspirations are often higher than where they land. Their situation resembles the writer’s situation in attempting to shape the lives of characters: they attempt to control what often cannot be controlled.