Deaf Elephants

Résumé du livre

This sad but ultimately victorious story of deaf elephants is one that you may not have heard before. Indeed, the plight of deaf elephants has gone largely unrecognized by even the most caring pachydermatologists. Author William Benton has set out to change all that.

These heroes of the animal kingdom are faced with constant danger. They must endure the thoughtless prejudice of their earred counterparts. Zoos shun them. Yet through it all they prevail: they fall in love, dance to their own imagined music, and they face the world courageously. We could all stand to learn something from deaf elephants: immerse yourself in this story, and you will not be able to resist their huge, brave hearts.

William Benton received his early training in music and worked as a jazz musician before becoming a writer. His seven books of poetry include Marmalade, Normal Meanings, and The Bell Poems. His poetry has also been published in The New Yorker and The Paris Review.