Unlock the transformative power of solitude with Fenton Johnson's compelling exploration in 'At the Center of All Beauty'. This brand new 2021 edition delves into the art of embracing solitude as a dignified calling, perfect for readers who crave quiet reflection and profound understanding. With lyrical prose, Johnson examines the lives of iconic figures such as Thoreau, Emily Dickinson, and Zora Neale Hurston, who have each forged their paths in solitude. Discover how their legacies resonate with Johnson's personal journey from rural Kentucky to his travels across America, France, and India. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, self-discovery, and the beauty of introspection. The beautifully crafted 272-page edition invites readers to reflect on their own lives, relationships, and the power of being alone. Excellent as a gift for literary enthusiasts or self-help seekers, it celebrates solitude as a means to self-awareness and empowerment. Remember, shipping for this item is free! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery, and note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Dive into this rich narrative and find out why solitude is at the heart of creativity and inspiration.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393541441
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 272


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Fenton Johnson's lyrical prose and searching sensibility explore what it means to choose solitude and to celebrate the notion that solitude is a legitimate and dignified calling. He delves into the lives and works of nearly a dozen iconic solitaries he considers his kindred spirits, from Thoreau at Walden Pond and Emily Dickenson in Amherst, to the fiercely self-protective Zora Neale Hurston. The bright wakes these figures have left behind illuminate Fenton Johnson's journey from his childhood in rural Kentucky to his solitary travels in America, France, and India. Woven into his musings about better-known solitaries are stories of friends and family he has lost and found along the way.?