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Annie Dillard

Lonesome, with Snails

Lonesome, with Snails

An essay by Annie Dillard exploring companionship and nature through the lives of snails.

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    “Annie Dillard is one of my literary GOATs. I love the way she writes about humble animal companions. Rest in power ❤️”

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