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Book Synopsis: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize“The book is a form of meditation, written with headlong urgency, about seeing. . . . There is an ambition about [Dillard's] book that I like. . . . It is the ambition to feel.” — Eudora Welty, New York Times Book Review
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek is the story of a dramatic year in Virginia's Roanoke Valley, where Annie Dillard set out to chronicle incidents of "beauty tangled in a rapture with violence."
Dillard's personal narrative highlights one year's exploration on foot in the Virginia region through which Tinker Creek runs. In the summer, she stalks muskrats in the creek and contemplates wave mechanics; in the fall, she watches a monarch butterfly migration and dreams of Arctic caribou. She tries to con a coot; she collects pond water and examines it under a microscope. She unties a snake skin, witnesses a flood, and plays King of the Meadow with a field of grasshoppers. The result is an exhilarating tale of nature and its seasons.
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Experience the beauty and wonder of nature like never before with "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" by Annie Dillard. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this captivating book is a form of meditation that will transport you to the picturesque Roanoke Valley in Virginia. With headlong urgency, Dillard explores the intricate dance of beauty and violence, painting a vivid picture of a year-long journey through the stunning landscapes of Tinker Creek.
Let the pages of this modern classic whisk you away to a world where you become one with the environment. Follow Dillard's personal narrative as she ventures on foot, observing the muskrats in the creek during summer and pondering the fascinating dynamics of waves. In the fall, witness the magical monarch butterfly migration and daydream about the majestic Arctic caribou. Every moment is filled with curiosity and excitement.
Immerse yourself in the enthralling tales of Dillard's encounters with nature. From attempting to deceive a coot to meticulously inspecting pond water under a microscope, each experience adds to the thrill of the journey. Picture yourself untying a snake skin, witnessing a mesmerizing flood, and reveling in a field of grasshoppers as you play King of the Meadow. With every turn of the page, you'll be transported to a world that is both familiar and extraordinary.
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