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Meeting Across The River: Stories Inspired By The Haunting Bruce Springsteen Song
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Bruce Springsteen'S Melancholy Meeting Across The River, A Song Rarely Performed But Beloved By His Countless Fans, Serves As The Inspiration For This Eclectic Mix Of Short Stories Written By An Array Of Acclaimed Authors.Meeting Across The River, From Bruce Springsteen'S Born To Run Album, Is A Song With An Evocative Melody And Lyrics That Unfold Like A Noir Fable: A Man Down On His Luck But Desperate To Make Things Right With His Girl Tells His Buddy, Eddie, That They Have To Get Across The River For A Lastchance Meeting With Someone, All In The Hopes Of A Big Score: Two Grand. With That Money, Our Hero Can Win Back His Girl And All Will Be Right With The Worldbut If He And Eddie Screw Up, The Consequences Will Be Grave. Authors Including Eric Garcia, C. J. Box, Barbara Seranella, David Corbett, Gregg Hurwitz, And Steve Hamilton, Among Others, Have Written Imaginative, Heartbreaking, Funny, And Bold Stories Based On This Classic American Story Of Hope And Despair, Each A Surprisingly Different Experiment With Character And Plot. For As Familiar As This Story Is, Springsteen'S Spare Lyrics Leave Much Unsaid. How These Authors Fill In The Absences Is What Makes This Collection, Published A Month Before The Thirtieth Anniversary Of The Release Of Springsteen'S Born To Run, Such An Unusual Treasure, Proving That, Just As With Music, In Literature No Two Performances Are Alike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Meeting Across the River' about? A: 'Meeting Across the River' is a collection of short stories inspired by Bruce Springsteen's song of the same name. It explores themes of hope, despair, and the human experience through various narratives penned by acclaimed authors.
- Q: Who are the authors contributing to this anthology? A: The anthology features stories from a diverse group of authors, including Eric Garcia, C. J. Box, Barbara Seranella, David Corbett, Gregg Hurwitz, and Steve Hamilton, among others.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, indicating it has been previously owned but remains in satisfactory shape for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 256 pages, providing ample content for readers to enjoy.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Meeting Across the River' comes in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on June 16, 2005, and it was released a month prior to the thirtieth anniversary of Springsteen's 'Born to Run' album.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: While the book appeals to fans of Bruce Springsteen, it is also suitable for readers who enjoy anthologies and short stories that delve into complex emotional themes.
- Q: Can I find a summary of each story in the book? A: The book does not include individual summaries for each story in the anthology, but readers can expect a range of narratives inspired by the themes of the Springsteen song.
- Q: What is the primary theme of the stories in this anthology? A: The primary themes revolve around the struggles of characters facing despair and hope, reflecting the emotional depth of Springsteen's song.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or photographs in the book? A: The book does not include illustrations or photographs; it focuses purely on the written stories.