A solitary man digs a hole in the ground, near a dead horse. Amidst the clutter of food and equipment stands Hobart Struther, who has ridden all the way out to the middle of nowhere on a holy mission. But one day into his Great Sojourn, things are looking bleak. His horse has choked to death, he's miles away from civilization, and there's not a person around to talk to other than himself. As Hobart examines his rise how he built a vast art collection while ensconced in a comfortable Park Avenue lifestyle he digs deep into his own history, unearthing truths about his past while still struggling to find the answers he needs. With Shepard's linguistic flair, subtle humor, and probing insights, Kicking a Dead Horse is an invigorating addition to the works of one of America's most innovative playwrights.From the Trade Paperback edition.