![]() ![]() It touches on themes of faith, nature, and awareness, and is also noted for its study of theodicy and the cruelty of the natural world. The book records the narrator's thoughts on solitude, writing, and religion, as well as scientific observations on the flora and fauna she encounters. ![]() Separated into four sections that signify each of the seasons, the narrative takes place over the period of one year. Dillard began Pilgrim in the spring of 1973, using her personal journals as inspiration. The title refers to Tinker Creek, which is outside Roanoke in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Told from a first-person point of view, the book details Dillard's explorations near her home, and various contemplations on nature and life. Pilgrim at Tinker Creek is a 1974 nonfiction narrative book by American author Annie Dillard. ![]()
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