Dylan Inspired Stories
Welcome to stories inspired by Bob Dylan. Each tale or article uses select verses of a Dylan song to enhance the story. Navigate to these stories from the links below or the Dylan Inspired Stories links (right sidebar).
Dignity: The Pistol Pete Story
TYPE: Based on a True Story
Dignity: The Pistol Pete Story is a tale about a hero from TJ Hawk's youth. Like many great men, this hero spent a lot of time searching, asking, "Have you seen dignity?" The story is inspired by the Bob Dylan song as well as the life of Pistol Pete Maravich.
In the Garden
TYPE: Article/Story
In the Garden tells what happens in a garden, long ago. Maybe you've heard this story. Besides the bittersweet tale, watch an intriguing video from 1986 with Bob Dylan and Tom Petty. Dylan asks, "Do you have a hero?" Then he says, "I want to sing to you about my hero."
Brownsville Girl Philosophy
TYPE: Article/Story
Brownsville Girl Philosophy is a story of TJ Hawk's encounter with an interesting man with curious philosophy. Henry Porter was happy to share his point of view, yet Hawk remains unconvinced. Perhaps Henry is a misguided fool. Perhaps not.
What Good Am I?
TYPE: Short Story
What Good Am I? is an intriguing story of two selfish, greedy politicians. Will they find empathy before it is too late? Will a decent-yet-sad probation officer find a purpose to live? Are miracles possible at the dawn of a new millennium? This drama has a rich plot containing murder, sex, suspense, forgiveness, and more.
Christmas: Jesus and Dylan
TYPE: News Article
Why are people surprised at a Bob Dylan Christmas album? What is the history of Jesus and Dylan? Find answers and excerpts from a Larry Norman interview.
Quinn the Eskimo
TYPE: Original (Folklore Style)
Quinn the Eskimo (A Christmas Tale of the Mighty Quinn) is an unusual story for Christmas, but uplifting and fun. You'll love this story.
Not Dark Yet
TYPE: Short Story
Not Dark Yet is a sad story about a teenage girl and her mother. The girl is battling an ugly disease. Her mother is battling demons from the past. Not Dark Yet is a story of alienation and guilt, with the frail hope of redemption. Don't quit reading until the end. Though the tale seems dark, in the end you may be comforted and amazed.
Po' Boy
TYPE: Short Story
Po' Boy is a humorous story, though it appears serious at first, as a man with a hick vernacular looks back and regrets a wasted life. After getting a second chance, he now determines to make a difference. Making a difference seems to be a worthy goal, but this is where the irony begins. At the end of the story you'll wonder if a real po' boy could ever reach such heights. Well, maybe. As they say, "Anything is possible in America."
Under the Red Sky
TYPE: Fairy Tale (Poem)
Under the Red Sky is a children's story in the form of a poem. One summer day, a boy and a girl are visited by the man who lives on the moon. The man promises the girl that everything will be new, and she'll have "a diamond as big as her shoe." Unfortunately, it's not a happily-ever-after story for everyone. In the end, the man "went home and the river went dry."