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Teaching a Stone to Talk
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Teaching a Stone to Talk
A dazzling celebration of the natural world and our place in it from the Pulitzer Prize-winning nature writer.
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In Teaching a Stone to Talk, Annie Dillard fixes her entrancing gaze and powerful sense of wonder on the natural world. Whether watching a sublime lunar eclipse or locking eyes with a wild weasel, Dillard captures the grand and miniature miracles of our universe.
Annie Dillard is one of the most respected and influential figures in contemporary non-fiction and winner of the Pulitzer Prize. With Teaching a Stone to Talk, she illuminates the world around us with a new and glowing light.
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Teaching a Stone to Talk by Annie Dillard receives praise for its insightful and vivid exploration of nature and life. Critics commend Dillard's ability to perceive and articulate the world with exceptional clarity and eloquence, likening her words to celestial events that awaken a deeper awareness. Her writing is often described as spirited and joyous, offering a profound reminder to pay attention to the beauty and richness of life.
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ISBN: 9781782118855
Publisher: Canongate Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 February 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canongate Canons
Edition: Main - Canons Edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 150g
Pages: 208
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
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