Randall Kenan's short story collection If I Had Two Wings tells the stories of an eclectic group of small town inhabitants. All residing in or originating from the fictional town of Tims Creek, North Carolina, the protagonists of Kenan's narratives struggle to confront the truth of who they are in the context of their past and present experiences. Through encounters with pop stars, old lovers, and ghosts, each of the characters must decide if she is ready for personal transformation. The collection explores themes such as memory, regret, and change.
Randall Kenan is emerging as one of the foremost young African American writers. Using a mixture of realistic detail and often surrealistic narrative, he creates the world of Tims Creek, North Carolin...
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Randall (G.) Kenan