Poetic Justice

In "Poetic Justice," acclaimed singer/songwriter Elliott Murphy weaves the tale of Petit Jean, a boy born in the Indian Territory of Oklahoma to a French mother and Irish father. After a family tragedy, he moves to Manhattan to live with his uncle, a bordello owner, where he encounters the influential poet Walt Whitman. The narrative shifts as Petit Jean transforms into John Little, a ruthless assassin who finds solace in poetry while navigating a path of cold revenge in the turbulent American West. This story captures the essence of an American Hamlet, exploring themes of identity, violence, and the power of words.