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In the 18 stories of *Great Dream of Heaven*, playwright Sam Shepard draws on familiar themes such as sex, regret, the vanished frontier, and the gaps between men and women. The stories span everyday scenes—from a suburban husband’s bizarre encounter with a basil shop to a boy’s uneasy reflection on a horse‑fixer and a pair of widowed companions grieving at a Denny’s. Each tale offers a distinct, American perspective on relationships, desire, and the elusive nature of self.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Sam Shepard
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