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Book Synopsis: A collection of transcendent, lyrical essays on life in the American West, the classic companion to Gretel Ehrlich's new book, Unsolaced"Wyoming has found its Whitman." —Annie Dillard
Poet and filmmaker Gretel Ehrlich went to Wyoming in 1975 to make the first in a series of documentaries when her partner died. Ehrlich stayed on and found she couldn't leave. The Solace of Open Spaces is a chronicle of her first years on "the planet of Wyoming," a personal journey into a place, a feeling, and a way of life. Ehrlich captures both the otherworldly beauty and cruelty of the natural forces—the harsh wind, bitter cold, and swiftly changing seasons—in the remote reaches of the American West. She brings depth, tenderness, and humor to her portraits of the peculiar souls who also call it home: hermits and ranchers, rodeo cowboys and schoolteachers, dreamers and realists.
Together, these essays form an evocative and vibrant tribute to the life Ehrlich chose and the geography she loves. Originally written as journal entries addressed to a friend, The Solace of Open Spaces is raw, meditative, electrifying, and uncommonly wise. In prose "as expansive as a Wyoming vista, as charged as a bolt of prairie lightning" (Newsday), Ehrlich explores the magical interplay between our interior lives and the world around us.
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Experience the breathtaking beauty and ruggedness of the American West with The Solace of Open Spaces. This collection of transcendent, lyrical essays by acclaimed poet and filmmaker Gretel Ehrlich takes you on a personal journey through the remote reaches of Wyoming. Ehrlich's vivid descriptions of the harsh wind, bitter cold, and ever-changing seasons will transport you to a world where nature's forces shape both the land and its inhabitants. Immerse yourself in the stories of hermits, ranchers, rodeo cowboys, schoolteachers, dreamers, and realists - the souls who call this land home.
With prose as expansive as a Wyoming vista, The Solace of Open Spaces captures the essence of the American West in its raw and meditative narratives. Ehrlich's writing is electrifying, evoking a sense of wonder and reverence for the natural world. As you turn the pages, you'll find yourself drawn into the magical interplay between our interior lives and the world around us. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or simply seeking a thought-provoking read, this book is a must-have for your collection.
Discover why Annie Dillard hailed Gretel Ehrlich as "Wyoming's Whitman". Lose yourself in the vast open spaces and find solace in this remarkable literary masterpiece. Embrace the power of Ehrlich's words and join her on this incredible journey through the heart of the American West.
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