First published 1988
Wandering the woods of Tinker Creek, Annie Dillard embarks on a transcendent journey of observation and reflection. She immerses herself in the rhythms of the natural world, from the fluttering of dragonfly wings to the violent beauty of a muskrat attack. Dillard's keen eye and poetic prose reveal the extraordinary within the ordinary, challenging us to see the world anew. As she grapples with life's big questions, Dillard's personal experiences become a lens through which we witness the sublime and the terrifying, the sacred and the profane. Pilgrim at Tinker Creek is a lyrical and profound meditation on the mysteries that animate our existence.
Genres: nature, philosophy, 20th-century, american, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: contemplative, introspective, observational
Setting: Tinker Creek
Period: 20th-century
271 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins