The Writing Life

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“For nonwriters, it is a glimpse into the trials and satisfactions of a life spent with words. For writers, it is a warm, rambling, conversation with a stimulating and extraordinarily talented colleague.” — Chicago Tribune

From Pulitzer Prize-winning Annie Dillard, a collection that illuminates the dedication and daring that characterizes a writer’s life.

In these short essays, Annie Dillard—the author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and An American Childhood—illuminates the dedication, absurdity, and daring that characterize the existence of a writer. A moving account of Dillard’s own experiences while writing her works, The Writing Life offers deep insight into one of the most mysterious professions.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000W93CNG
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 13, 2009
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 409 KB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 130 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0061863820
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #32,293 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #11 in Literary History & Criticism Reference #16 in Essays (Kindle Store) #30 in Biographies & Memoirs of Authors
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