First published 1995
Annie Dillard takes the ordinary and makes it extraordinary. Plucking sentences from old books, she assembles them into poignant, ironic poems that explore the simple joys and sorrows of everyday life. From the beauty of nature to the mystery of love, these "found" verses reveal the hidden poetry all around us. Dillard's unique voice shines through, inviting readers to see the world anew.
Genres: art, literary-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, poetry, biography-memoir, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, poetic-license
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
75 pages · Hardcover · Harpercollins