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On The Night Plain eBook
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On the Night Plain explores the complications of love and work; loyalty to family, the land, and one’s own desires; and the nature of solitude. This story about a man who reluctantly accepts his birthright in a hard-luck sheep-ranching family redefines the notion of a life worth living.
Hoping to make a new life for himself after WWII, Grant Person abandons his family’s ranch on the Great Plains for a fishing boat. But the death of his mother draws him back to the ranch left with a couple of hired hands, a sickly flock of sheep, and a pile of debt. Sofia, estranged from her father, struggles to find solace on the ranch, and instead finds herself drawn to Grant.
The ensuing contest of wills threatens to tear what is left of the Person family apart, and to revive ghosts that Grant had hoped were gone.
PRAISE
“It’s clear from the first page of his quietly stunning third novel that Lennon doesn’t intend to write the same book twice. This is a major departure from both the well-receivedThe Light of Falling Stars, about the after-effects of a plane crash, andThe Funnies, a wry look at a dysfunctional family. After World War II ends, Grant Person leaves his family’s ranch on the Great Plains and heads for the East Coast. Behind him is the wreckage of a once-thriving family. Out of six brothers, only Grant and Max, his much younger brother, are left. Their mother’s death three years later propels Grant home, and he finds the ranch fallen on hard times: his father is gone, and Max is on his way out the door to pursue his art. When Max returns the following year, he brings his girlfriend, whose presence sets up a disastrous conflict between the two men. Brotherly love gone bad, solitude turning to a rancid loneliness, the workings of fate, and a guilty conscience: this is the stuff of Greek tragedy, and Lennon does a masterly job of showing us a man who realizes that he is destined to ‘live a few scant miles from the heart of life, on its chill periphery.’ Highly recommended.”
—Nancy Pearl,Library Journal
Hoping to make a new life for himself after WWII, Grant Person abandons his family’s ranch on the Great Plains for a fishing boat. But the death of his mother draws him back to the ranch left with a couple of hired hands, a sickly flock of sheep, and a pile of debt. Sofia, estranged from her father, struggles to find solace on the ranch, and instead finds herself drawn to Grant.
The ensuing contest of wills threatens to tear what is left of the Person family apart, and to revive ghosts that Grant had hoped were gone.
PRAISE
“It’s clear from the first page of his quietly stunning third novel that Lennon doesn’t intend to write the same book twice. This is a major departure from both the well-receivedThe Light of Falling Stars, about the after-effects of a plane crash, andThe Funnies, a wry look at a dysfunctional family. After World War II ends, Grant Person leaves his family’s ranch on the Great Plains and heads for the East Coast. Behind him is the wreckage of a once-thriving family. Out of six brothers, only Grant and Max, his much younger brother, are left. Their mother’s death three years later propels Grant home, and he finds the ranch fallen on hard times: his father is gone, and Max is on his way out the door to pursue his art. When Max returns the following year, he brings his girlfriend, whose presence sets up a disastrous conflict between the two men. Brotherly love gone bad, solitude turning to a rancid loneliness, the workings of fate, and a guilty conscience: this is the stuff of Greek tragedy, and Lennon does a masterly job of showing us a man who realizes that he is destined to ‘live a few scant miles from the heart of life, on its chill periphery.’ Highly recommended.”
—Nancy Pearl,Library Journal
DETAILS
| Property | Description |
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| ISBN: | 9781941531686 |
| Publisher: | Dzanc Books |
| Release Date: | April of 2015 |
| Language: | English |
| Format: | eBook |
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| EAN: | 9781941531686 |
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
John Lennon
John Lennon was one of the most iconic and influential musicians of the twentieth century, known worldwide as a member of The Beatles, one of the most revolutionary and popular bands in the history of music. Born on October 9, 1940, in Liverpool, England, Lennon became a central figure in pop culture and music, and is also recognized for his political activism and his unique vision of peace and freedom.
Before joining the Beatles, Lennon formed the band The Quarrymen, which would later become the Beatles, along with Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. With the Beatles, Lennon was responsible for some of rock's most celebrated and innovative songs, such as "Imagine," "Help!," "A Hard Day's Night," "Strawberry Fields Forever," and "Come Together." His collaborations with McCartney resulted in a string of hits, with lyrics that addressed themes such as love, freedom, peace, and the human experience.
After the Beatles' breakup in 1970, Lennon pursued a solo career marked by hits such as Imagine (1971), which would become one of his greatest peace anthems. The song "Imagine," with its utopian message of world harmony, remains one of the most recognizable and impactful themes of all time. Lennon also released albums such as Plastic Ono Band (1970), Some Time in New York City (1972), and Mind Games (1973), exploring personal, political, and social themes with an intimate and challenging approach.
In addition to his musical career, Lennon became a renowned activist, using his platform to promote peace and social justice, especially during the 60s and 70s. He and his wife, Yoko Ono, carried out public actions such as the famous Bed-In for Peace in 1969, in which they stayed in hotels and made appeals for world peace. His opposition to the Vietnam War and his political activism made him a controversial figure for some, but a symbol of resistance for others.
In 1980, John Lennon was tragically murdered in New York at the age of 40 by former fanatic Mark David Chapman. His death shocked the world and marked the end of an era. However, Lennon's legacy as a musician, poet and activist continues to influence generations. His songs, his message of peace, and his search for truth remain a key part of popular culture and music history.
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