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The Rural Life - by Verlyn Klinkenborg (Paperback)

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  • This is a collection of Klinkenborg's writings on the natural world and the changing seasons which appear frequently in a column entitled "The Rural Life" on the editorial page of the "New York Times.
  • About the Author: Verlyn Klinkenborg is the author of The Last Fine Time, Making Hay, and The Rural Life.
  • 213 Pages
  • Nature, Essays

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About the Book



This is a collection of Klinkenborg's writings on the natural world and the changing seasons which appear frequently in a column entitled "The Rural Life" on the editorial page of the "New York Times."



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This is a collection of Klinkenborg's writings on the natural world and the changing seasons which appear frequently in a column entitled "The Rural Life" on the editorial page of the "New York Times."



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"Klinkenborg works in short bursts of prose that are graceful but don't strain for the lyrical....His sentences find the perfectly apt metaphor to clarify, to make needed connections."



About the Author



Verlyn Klinkenborg is the author of The Last Fine Time, Making Hay, and The Rural Life. His articles have appeared in many magazines, including The New Yorker, Harper's, Audubon, Smithsonian, and The New Republic. He teaches creative writing at Harvard University.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.26 Inches (H) x 5.48 Inches (W) x .59 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 213
Genre: Nature
Sub-Genre: Essays
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Verlyn Klinkenborg
Language: English
Street Date: December 10, 2003
TCIN: 77473222
UPC: 9780316735513
Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-4306
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.45 pounds
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  • A: His articles have been featured in prestigious magazines such as The New Yorker, Harper's, and Smithsonian.

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  • A: Klinkenborg employs a graceful prose style with brief, thoughtful bursts that highlight his insights into nature.

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Q: What is the central theme of this book?

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  • A: The book explores life in the countryside, emphasizing our connection with the natural world and the changing seasons.

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Q: What influences shape Klinkenborg's writing?

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  • A: His experiences on his family's Iowa homestead and his life on a farm in upstate New York influence his reflections.

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  • A: This book is suggested for readers aged 22 and up, particularly those interested in nature and essays.

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