First published 2012
In this captivating collection, acclaimed author Marilynne Robinson returns to the themes that have defined her work. With a keen eye and a lyrical voice, she navigates the role of faith in modern life, the limits of empiricism, and the inherent contradictions that shape the human experience. From the personal to the political, Robinson's essays offer a nuanced exploration of the complexities that underlie our most fundamental beliefs and behaviors. At the heart of this work lies a profound meditation on the power of literature to illuminate the depths of the human condition.
Genres: essays, literary-criticism, literary-fiction, american-fiction, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: nuanced-exploration, profound-meditation
Period: 21st-Century
224 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins Publishers