Description
Divided and defined by geographic and psychological space, Far Flung begins in the Rockies but broadens its focus as Kircher negotiates places as distant as Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, Russia's Siberian valleys, and Wisconsin's lake country, always with Colorado as a heartfelt pivot. These thirteen essays depict a woman coming to terms with her adoration for the wilds of the West and will resonate with all of us longing to better understand ourselves and our relationships to the places and people we love most.
About the Author
Cassandra Kircher is a professor of English at Elon University. She studied nonfiction at the University of Iowa, and her essays have received awards including a Pushcart nomination and Best American Essays citation. She was the first woman stationed in Rocky Mountain National Park's remote North Fork subdistrict.
Reviews
This bold, jaunty narrative travels to unexpected places and tangos with unanticipated obsessions. I can easily imagine Kircher's book shelved alongside contemporary place-based work by Ana Maria Spagna, Blair Braverman, and Cheryl Strayed."" - Elena Passarello, author of Animals Strike Curious Poses
Book Information
ISBN 9781946684943
Author Cassandra Kircher
Format Paperback
Page Count 168
Imprint West Virginia University Press
Publisher West Virginia University Press
Weight(grams) 158g
Dimensions(mm) 172mm * 127mm * 10mm