Her father taught her everything from plumbing to economics to the intricacies of the novel On The Road. Her mother was a non-conformist and incredibly energetic. She is the oldest of three daughters, born to affluent parents who raised her in an environment that encouraged humor, creativity, and exploration. Richardson, Jr.ĭillard describes her childhood at length in An American Childhood. She is married to the historical biographer Robert D. She has also published poetry, essays, literary criticism, autobiography, and fiction. Literary Lion Guggenheim Foundation Grant.Īnnie Dillard is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American author, best known for her narrative nonfiction. Literature, American Academy of Arts & Letters NationalĮndowment for the Arts Grant New York Public LIbrary Awards-Pulitzer Prize (1975) Academy Award for.

This is a childhood filled with joy, humor, and charm-the story of a young girl awakening to the wonders of life around her. She throws snowballs and pitches balls she draws- everything from bugs to poets and she reads with what will eventually become her lifelong fascination with language and story telling. A book that instantly captured the hearts of readers across the country, An American Childhood is Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Dillard's poignant, vivid memoir of growing up in Pittsburgh in the 1950s.Īnnie Dillard recalls a childhood of exuberance, exploration, and fun.

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