Edward E. Hale’s ‘A Piece of Possible History’

The Greek poet Homer and Bible’s King David sing, respectively, stories of the world and the Creator who made it, in this short story.
Edward E. Hale’s ‘A Piece of Possible History’
Homer brought a love of the world through his storytelling. "Homer," 1841, by Jean-Baptiste Auguste Oil on canvas. Louvre. Public Domain
Kate Vidimos
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Good storytelling is far more difficult than many realize. Discipline and understanding guide it, but inspiration and heart drive it.

In his short story “A Piece of Possible History,” Edward E. Hale tells how the ancient Greek poet Homer and the Bible’s King David meet in a camp and exchange songs. Through these two singers, Hale conveys the importance of storytelling and the heart that allows us to fill it with meaning.
Kate Vidimos
Kate Vidimos
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Kate Vidimos is a 2020 graduate from the liberal arts college at the University of Dallas, where she received her bachelor’s degree in English. She plans on pursuing all forms of storytelling (specifically film) and is currently working on finishing and illustrating a children’s book.
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