What Are We Doing Here

by Marilynne Robinson

First published 2018

In her latest collection, acclaimed author Marilynne Robinson tackles the most pressing issues of our day. From the simmering tensions of the political landscape to the mysteries of belief, she brings her incisive intellect and lyrical prose to bear on the questions that haunt the American conscience. With empathy and wisdom, Robinson illuminates the connection between the life of the mind and the life of the spirit, revealing the profound implications of how we think and what we believe. At the heart of her reflections lies an abiding hope - that through clear-eyed examination and mutual understanding, we might find a way forward in these troubled times.

Genres: essays, american-fiction, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic

Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking

Tropes: reflections

Period: 21st Century

336 pages · Paperback · Virago Press Ltd

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