The Abundance

Name: The Abundance
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SKU: 9781782117735
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By Annie Dillard

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The Abundance by Annie Dillard is a compelling collection of essays that illuminate the intricacies and wonders of the natural world, exploring themes of beauty, spirituality, and the complexities of human experience. Through vivid and poetic language, Dillard offers profound reflections on nature and our place within the universe, inviting readers to contemplate life's profound mysteries. This collection serves as a meditative journey through the arts and culture, showcasing Dillard's keen observations and literary acumen.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to contemplative and poetic reflections that explore the intricacies of the natural world and the human experience. It's perfect for those who appreciate exquisite language and profound insights into life, art, and culture. This collection captures the essence of presence and wonder, providing a rich tapestry of observations.

The Abundance

The best writing from the Pulitzer Prize-winning nature writer, with a foreword by Geoff Dyer.

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Annie Dillard has spent a lifetime examining the world around her with eyes wide open, drinking in all things intensely and relentlessly. Whether observing a sublime lunar eclipse or a moth consumed in a candle flame, the trembling of lily pads on a pond or hundreds of red-winged blackbirds taking flight, Dillard's awe at the fragility of the natural world rejuvenates and inspires pleasure and heartache.

Precise in language and deeply meditative in spirit, The Abundance is a landmark collection from one of America's masters.

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Annie Dillard's The Abundance is celebrated for its luminous and intense prose, capturing the joy and wonder of life. Critics praise Dillard for her keen observation and her ability to combine the naturalist's eye with a philosopher's curiosity. The collection highlights her exceptional ability to evoke awe, encouraging readers to notice the beauty and complexity of the world around them. As a retrospective of her work, it's considered both an introduction for new readers and a compelling review for long-time admirers of her writing.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782117735

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Canons

Edition: Main - Canons Edition

Contributors:

Introduction by Geoff Dyer

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 219g

Pages: 304

Collections

Annie Dillard Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Series: Canons

About the Author

Annie Dillard was born in 1945 in Pennsylvania. She is a much-celebrated poet, novelist and essayist and author of thirteen books, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. She is a member of the Academy of Arts and Letters and has received fellowship grants from the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. She was awarded the 2014 National Humanities Medal for her work deepening the understanding of the human experience. www.anniedillard.com