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Very Short Stories_004

Item

An open notebook with handwritten text about George Orwell's essays and personal reflections on sleep and dreams.
Title
Very Short Stories_004
Alternative Title
Very Short Stories
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
The image shows an open notebook with handwritten text on both pages. The pages are a light tan color, and the handwriting is in black ink, appearing to be written in a casual script style. The left page begins with the heading "ESSAYS:" and discusses the writer's appreciation of George Orwell's essays. Several points related to domestic comforts are listed. The right page talks about the writer's experiences with sleep and dreams, with a mention of a pet named P. Nut. In the background, some other pages are partially visible, including a section of white paper with typed text.
Dates Completed
Jan 4, 2018 - Feb 24, 2018
Keywords
Coptic book; Terri Lenoir; Metamorphosis; Cremaster; Cocoon; Wings; Death; Worm; Women artists; Inspiration; George Orwell; Short stories; Journal structure; Visuals; Lists; Essay ideas; Themes; The Personal; Nature; Traveling; The Work; Great Art Experiences; Connection to the Divine; Friendships; Schisms; 29 Pieces; Grief on a Scale of 1-10; Cats and Dogs True Love; Nebraska Stories; Real life themes; New studio; Studio plans; Dallas; Dreams; Matt Bull; Taj Mahal; Content; Mystified; Serene; Dream state; Contemplative period; Winter; Kelly; Nebraska; Caregiving; Mom’s care; Marriage; Coupling; Former intern; UNL; UNL Alumni Achievement Award; Interview questions; Right and left hand responses; Columbus; Columbus, Nebraska; Home town; Buffalo Bill; Wild West Show; Rehearsals
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
Is Part Of
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