An American Childhood by Annie Dillard
The memoir provides a vivid portrayal of the author's early years growing up in 1950s Pittsburgh, capturing the joys, challenges, and awakenings of childhood with lyrical prose and keen observations. Through a series of anecdotes and reflections, it explores the development of a young person's mind as she navigates family dynamics, social norms, and her burgeoning passion for nature and literature. The narrative is as much an ode to the innocence and curiosity of youth as it is a contemplation of the process of self-discovery and the formative experiences that shape our understanding of the world and our place within it.
The 6693rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1987
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 255
- Words
- 86,979
- Original Language
- English
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- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)