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1191: In this interview, author **Stephen Harrigan** discusses his historical novel, *The Leopard is Loose*, which centers on a real-life an
In this interview, author Stephen Harrigan discusses his historical novel, The Leopard is Loose, which centers on a real-life animal escape in 1950s Oklahoma City. The narrative follows young Grady McCarty and his family as they navigate the psychological and social shifts of the post-World War II era. Harrigan explains how the leopard serves as a catalyst for a community already destabilized by veterans' PTSD, looming Cold War anxieties, and the rigid structures of racial segregation. By filtering the story through Grady’s childhood bewilderment and adult reflection, the book examines a…
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