Description

Annie Dillard's debut novel plunges into the rugged landscape of the late 19th-century Puget Sound, chronicling the intertwined lives of European settlers and the indigenous Lummi people. Through a richly detailed and epic narrative, the story explores the profound ways individuals are shaped by their environment and the enduring spirit of human endeavor. Dillard's masterful prose, celebrated for its depth and evocative power, brings to life a community forging its identity amidst the challenges and transformations of the American frontier. This is a profound exploration of resilience, cultural encounter, and the very essence of what it means to live.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Thorndike Press

Published Jan 1, 1992

693 pages

ISBN: 1560545003

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Details

First Published

1992

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Living by Annie Dillard.

Violence
Death/Grief
War/Trauma