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Lydia Millet (John Miller)
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Science and Creativity
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Acclaimed novelist Lydia Millet imagines a future where a genetic engineering accident has wiped out much of the earth's plant life. When a few blades of grass appear on a remote island, a scientist goes to investigate. Martha Plimpton reads the story. With production by John Delore.
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Martha PlimptonProduced by:
Reverend John Delore
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Hi Patty --
Unfortunately, we don't offer transcripts of pieces on our show. But you can download the MP3 (for free) above.
Best of luck with your class,
Jenny
Could I get a written copy of the story? I'd like to share it with my children's "gifted" class. Thank you.
Sounds not unlike Christopher's "Death of Grass."
Does this illustrate a common fear? The scenario -- a man-made virus, clearly more powerful than any of the naturally occurring ones kills all animal and plant life on Earth except humans, fish, and I suppose something that the fish eat that other animal species can't -- doesn't seem possible, but I suppose it can be scary in the way zombie stories are scary.
brilliant, thank you.
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