The Encyclopedia of Trouble and Spaciousness

by Rebecca Solnit

First published 2014

In this sweeping collection, acclaimed essayist Rebecca Solnit navigates the complex landscapes of our social and political worlds. From the battlefields of war to the intimate corners of community, she weaves a tapestry of stories that illuminate the human experience in all its nuance. With her signature poetic prose, Solnit charts a course through the thickets of injustice, illuminating pathways towards understanding and compassion.

Genres: essays, literary-fiction, 21st-century, activism

Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking

Tropes: personal-narrative, social-commentary

Period: 21st Century

334 pages · Hardcover · Trinity University Press

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