Nature Writing and Its Authors is the subject of this free presentation by Karyn Riedell on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 2:00 pm and it will examine current nature writing and authors such as Annie Dillard, Barry Lopez, Simon Ortiz, bell hooks, Terry Tempest Williams, and Barbara Kingsolver. This presentation being held at the Highlands Center for Natural History will discuss important works by these writers as well as others, and will consider the following questions: What does this writer have to say about nature? What is his or her reason for writing about nature? Do these writers see their art as a way of bringing about environmental activism?
Karyn Riedell is an English instructor at Arizona State University, where she teaches both traditional and online classes including composition, professional writing, American literature, popular culture, and creative nonfiction. She holds a Ph.D. in 20th century American literature. In addition to teaching, she has also worked as a full-time journalist, including coverage of environmental issues. She currently lives in Pine, Arizona.
This program is made possible by the Arizona Humanities Council. For more information visit www.highlandscenter.org or call 776-9550.
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