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Book Synopsis: This is a book about writing as righting. At midlife Diane P. Freedman turns to the books of Thoreau, not to mention his landscapes. Practicing the nature cure and the narrative cure, she writes, in poems, essays, and journals, about family, feminism, and literary history, loss, divorce, dating, accidents, animals, waterways, local landscapes, and teaching environmental literature in ruburban New Hampshire. She sojourns with books and domestic beasts, tramps brambles and trails, and basks in language, love, and lake-??front sun. Thoreau loved a “broad margin” in his life and Whitman, another influence, “a certain free margin.” Out of these, Carl Bode maintained—and Freedman shows—poetry could grow. Taking direction also from new environmental writers such as Ian Marshall, John Elder, Janisse Ray, Sandra Steingraber, and Amy Seidl and from other hybrid or narrative and autobiographical critics, this is a book of intense observation, advocacy, lyricism, sweetness, and sadness.
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Discover the transformative power of nature and words with "Midlife with Thoreau: Poems, Essays, Journals." In this captivating book, Diane P. Freedman takes us on a journey through the writings of Thoreau and the beauty of his landscapes. Through the art of writing, Freedman delves into themes of family, feminism, and literary history, capturing the essence of midlife and the profound impact of nature on our lives.
Immerse yourself in Freedman's poetic and introspective essays, as well as her personal journals, where she touches upon the universal experiences of loss, divorce, dating, accidents, and the enduring connections we forge with animals and waterways. As she navigates the ruburban landscapes of New Hampshire, Freedman shares her experiences of teaching environmental literature, providing a unique perspective on the interplay between nature and the modern world.
With a deep appreciation for Thoreau's love for a "broad margin" in life and the free-spirited influence of Whitman, Freedman crafts a captivating narrative that Carl Bode himself would have praised. Drawing inspiration from contemporary environmental writers like Ian Marshall, John Elder, Janisse Ray, Sandra Steingraber, and Amy Seidl, this book brims with intense observations, advocacy, lyricism, and a touch of both sweetness and sadness.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of language, love, and the tranquility of a lake-front sunset. Dive into the pages of "Midlife with Thoreau: Poems, Essays, Journals" and let Diane P. Freedman transport you to a world where nature and words intertwine, offering solace, inspiration, and a renewed perspective on life. Start your journey today by ordering your copy from our store: here.
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