About this title: "A collection of meditations like polished stones--painstakingly worded, tough-minded yet partial to mystery, and peerless when it comes to injecting larger resonances into the natural world."-- "Kirkus Reviews" "A collection of meditations like polished stones--painstakingly worded, tough-minded, yet partial to mystery, and peerless when it comes ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Fair. 0060915412 Unread book with dj tear, bump or corner crease. This is a new book that received the wear during its handling. Has remainder mark. read more
Edition: Edition Unstated
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Canada, Limited, Scarborough, ON, Canada
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780060915414ISBN:0060915412
Description: Very Good- As issued No Jacket. Spine lean, corner bumps, a couple of scratches and a ding to the front cover, small corner crease as well, and other light shopwear. read more
Description: Fine. 0060915412 Ships next business day. **Revised Edition** NEW/UNREAD! ! ! Text is Clean and Unmarked! --Be Sure to Compare Seller Feedback and Ratings before Purchasing--Has a small black line on bottom/exterior edge of pages. May have light shelf wear to cover from storage, if any. read more
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Spine straight w/o creases, binding tight, no reader/remainder/library marks, covers/pgs flat w/sharp corners, mild age toning pg edges, nvery slight shelf wear. 175 numbered pgs. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Photos or other information on this item available by e-mail. Daily responses to orders/e-mail. E-mail confirmation of shipment. Check our feedback. read more
Edition: 2ND EDITION
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: HarperTrade, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780060915414ISBN:0060915412
Description: VERY GOOD++ No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 2ND EDITION FROM NUMBER LINE. PAGE EDGES AND PAGES ARE BROWING AROUND THE EDGES. BOOK IS TIGHT WITH NO MARKS. read more
"This is another wonderful collection of essays from Annie Dillard--carefully observed, primarily oriented around nature, and at times, surprisingly poignant. One of the things I like most about Dillard is her ability to see the mystery in all things. She realizes through her observations of the world that there's more going on than just what we see on the surface. The creature or created thing echo and reflect their Creator.
The earliest essays in this collection are the best, with Living like Weasels, The Deer at Providencia, and An Expedition to the Pole leaving the deepest impressions. That said, everything here is worth reading. And Dillard's comedic turn of memory in God in the Doorway provides maybe the most effecting moment in the book overall. I cannot say enough in praise of Dillard. The rhythms of her writing are different than anything I've ever read, but entering into her world is a journey well worth taking."
"dua paragraf terakhir di tiap tulisan, berhasil membuat saya berpikir ulang tentang segalanya. bahkan tentang batu. lama-lama saya sepertinya jatuh cinta kepada batu."
"Annie Dillard has an interesting way of interpreting the details of life. Her observations are thought-provoking, insightful, and sometimes very funny.
This book was a little too heavy on the life philosophy at times, but that's more of a reflection of my current state of mind (overstimulated by school and work) than the author. I definitely think I could get more out of this at another stage in life, especially a pronounced period of self-reflection.
I also recommend Dillard's memoir: An American Childhood."
"Haven't had a chance to read the book but I was well satisfied with how the transaction was handled. I know I will like the book....I am familiar with the author's other books"
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