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Opinion: Remembering Annie Dillard, nature writer
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Annie Dillard won the Pulitzer Prize in 1974 for her book "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" at age 29, making her the youngest woman to receive the award at that time. The book, a collection of nature observations and philosophical reflections, became widely read in American literature courses. Dillard published numerous other works across essays, memoirs, and literary criticism over a career spanning several decades.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5966624/opinion-remembering-annie-dillard-nature-writer
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