Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard
This book is a personal narrative of the author's explorations near her home at Tinker Creek in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The narrative is filled with detailed observations on nature and philosophical musings. It reflects on themes of solitude, the presence of God in nature, and the interconnectedness of life. The author's deep reflections and contemplations about the mysteries and beauty of the world make it a profound meditation on the natural world.
The 709th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1974
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 271
- Words
- 86,944
- Original Language
- English
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- 89th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Nonfiction (The Modern Library)
- 1113th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 50 Memorable Books from 50 Years of Books to Remember (The New York Public Library)
- Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)