Annie Dillard is an acclaimed American author known for her narrative prose in both fiction and non-fiction.
Born in 1945, she has published works across various genres, including poetry, essays, novels, and literary criticism.
Dillard's most famous work, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 1975.
Her writing often explores themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience.
Dillard spent 21 years teaching in the English department at Wesleyan University in Connecticut.
Her unique style, characterized by vivid descriptions and philosophical musings, has earned her a reputation as one of America's most respected contemporary writers.
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