Annie Dillard, American Naturalist

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    In the second of a four-part series on writers who have shaped his interest in the ocean and the natural world, host Peter Neill highlights the work of American author, poet, essayist, and literary critic Annie Dillard. As one of the preeminent naturalists of our time, Dillard’s close observations of nature remind us that to grasp the micro and macro cosmic elements of our lives requires a willingness to immerse oneself, to listen, and to observe.

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Works by Annie Dillard:
< The Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
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The Living
< Learn more at: www.anniedillard.com