About the book
This searing, extraordinarily evocative narrative opens with a man in his house at dawn, surrounded by aspens, coyotes cackling in the distance as he quietly navigates the distance between present and past. As memory overtakes him, he sees the bygone America of his childhood: the farmland and the feedlots, the railyards and the diners—and, most hauntingly, his father’s young girlfriend, with whom he also became involved, setting into motion a tragedy that has stayed with him. His complex interiority is filtered through views of mountains and deserts as he drives across the country, propelled by Benzedrine, rock and roll, and a restlessness born out of exile. The rhythms of theater, the language of poetry, and a flinty humor combine in this stunning meditation on the nature of experience, at once celebratory, surreal, poignant, and unforgettable.
Editions of The One Inside
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781101974384
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780451494580
- EBook
- ISBN 9780451494597
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781524757014
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781524757021
Read an Excerpt
This searing, extraordinarily evocative narrative opens with a man in his house at dawn, surrounded by aspens, coyotes cackling in the distance as he quietly navigates the distance between present and past. As memory overtakes him, he sees the bygone America of his childhood: the farmland and the feedlots, the railyards and the diners—and, most hauntingly, his father’s young girlfriend, with whom he also became involved, setting into motion a tragedy that has stayed with him. His complex interiority is filtered through views of mountains and deserts as he drives across the country, propelled by Benzedrine, rock and roll, and a restlessness born out of exile. The rhythms of theater, the language of poetry, and a flinty humor combine in this stunning meditation on the nature of experience, at once celebratory, surreal, poignant, and unforgettable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The One Inside about?
This searing, extraordinarily evocative narrative opens with a man in his house at dawn, surrounded by aspens, coyotes cackling in the distance as he quietly navigates the distance between present and past. As memory overtakes him, he sees the bygone America of his childhood: the farmland and the feedlots, the railyards and the diners—and, most hauntingly, his father’s young girlfriend, with whom he also became involved, setting into motion a tragedy that has stayed with him. His complex interiority is filtered through views of mountains and deserts as he drives across the country, propelled by Benzedrine, rock and roll, and a restlessness born out of exile. The rhythms of theater, the language of poetry, and a flinty humor combine in this stunning meditation on the nature of experience, at once celebratory, surreal, poignant, and unforgettable.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The One Inside?
Fiction > Speculative fiction > Metaphysical / philosophical fiction
Where can I read a sample of The One Inside?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781101974384
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The One Inside?
Sam Shepard
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The One Inside is available as paperback(ISBN 9781101974384) and altformat(ISBN 9780451494580) and ebook(ISBN 9780451494597) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781524757014) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781524757021)
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