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For The Time Being: Essays (Pen Literary Award Winner)
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National Bestseller From The Pulitzer Prizewinning Author Of Pilgrim At Tinker Creek And One Of The Most Compelling Writers Of Our Time Comes A Beautifully Written And Delightfully Strange (Daily News) Narrative That Renews Our Ability To Discover Wonder In Life'S Smallestand Often Darkestcorners.For The Time Being Is Annie Dillard'S Most Profound Narrative To Date. With Her Keen Eye, Penchant For Paradox, And Yearning For Truth, Dillard Asks: Why Do We Exist? Where Did We Come From? How Can One Person Matter? Dillard Searches For Answers In A Powerful Array Of Images: Pictures Of Birdheaded Dwarfs In The Standard Reference Of Human Birth Defects; Ten Thousand Terracotta Figures Fashioned For A Chinese Emperor In Place Of The Human Court That Might Have Followed Him Into Death; The Paleontologist And Theologian Teilhard De Chardin Crossing The Gobi Desert; The Dizzying Variety Of Clouds. Vivid, Eloquent, Haunting, For The Time Being Evokes No Less Than The Terrifying Grandeur Of All That Remains Tantalizingly And Troublingly Beyond Our Understanding.Beautifully Written And Delightfully Strange...As Earthy As It Is Sublime...In The Truest Sense, An Eyeopener. Daily NewsStimulating, Humbling, Original. [Dillard] Illuminate[S] The Human Perspective Of The World, Past, Present And Future, And The Individual'S Relatively Inconsequential But Ever So Unique Place In It. Rocky Mountain News
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'For the Time Being'? A: The main theme of 'For the Time Being' revolves around existential questions about human existence, our origins, and the significance of individual lives, explored through vivid imagery and thoughtful narrative.
- Q: Who is the author of 'For the Time Being'? A: 'For the Time Being' is written by Annie Dillard, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her insightful and poetic writing.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: 'For the Time Being' was published on February 8, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does 'For the Time Being' have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the book's format? A: 'For the Time Being' is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is 'For the Time Being' suitable for all readers? A: While 'For the Time Being' can be appreciated by a wide range of readers, its themes are deep and may resonate more with those interested in philosophical reflections and literary essays.
- Q: What kind of writing style does Annie Dillard use in this book? A: Annie Dillard’s writing style in 'For the Time Being' is characterized as beautifully written, eloquent, and rich in imagery, blending narrative with philosophical inquiry.
- Q: Can you find reviews or critical reception for 'For the Time Being'? A: Yes, 'For the Time Being' has received acclaim, with reviews highlighting its stimulating and humbling nature, as well as its ability to illuminate the human perspective on existence.
- Q: What are some of the key topics discussed in 'For the Time Being'? A: The book discusses topics such as the nature of existence, human experience, and the search for meaning through various striking images and narratives.
- Q: Is 'For the Time Being' part of a series or a standalone work? A: 'For the Time Being' is a standalone work and not part of a series.