First published 1982
Annie Dillard's keen eye and lyrical prose guide us through the wonders of the natural world. From the Eastern woods to Pacific shores, she captures moments of awe and revelation - a solar eclipse, a school of bluefish, the metamorphosis of insects. But Dillard's observations are no mere catalog; she intuits the deeper meanings that pulse beneath the surface of things. Her encounters with the wild become a bridge to the human experience, as she ponders our place in the grand scheme and the epiphanies that nature can bestow.
Genres: nature, 20th-century, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic, science-nature
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: intimate, lyrical
Setting: Eastern Woods, Pacific Shores
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
175 pages · Paperback · Harper Perennial