The Bestiary

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The narrative features a vibrant array of animals, including spiders, fish, crows, and bears, reflecting deep human emotions as they interact within the prairie landscape. Cooley skillfully blends the ordinary with the extraordinary, capturing the complexities of feelings that can flourish or falter in the wild. The work oscillates between quiet introspection and chaotic expression, revealing how nature mirrors the human experience through its diverse and lively cast.