The Outermost House: A Year of Life On The Great Beach of Cape Cod
The Outermost House: A Year of Life On The Great Beach of Cape Cod
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2003
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BetaThe Outermost House: A Year of Life On The Great Beach of Cape Cod
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2003256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Cape Cod • 1920s
2003
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Outermost House: A Year of Life On The Great Beach of Cape Cod, Henry Beston documents a person’s immersive experience living in solitude on Cape Cod's outer beach. Through poetic observations, the narrative explores the rhythm of nature, the changing seasons, and the interconnectedness of human life with the natural world.
Contemplative
Serene
Inspirational
Nostalgic
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Outermost House: A Year of Life On The Great Beach of Cape Cod by Henry Beston is revered for its lyrical prose and vivid depiction of nature. Critics praise its poetic language and deep environmental insights. Some find its pace slow and narrative lacking in plot. Overall, it's celebrated for evoking a profound appreciation for the natural world.
Who Should Read The Outermost House: A Year of Life On The Great Beach of Cape Cod?
Readers who enjoy nature writing and contemplative solitude will appreciate The Outermost House. Fans of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring or Annie Dillard's Pilgrim at Tinker Creek will find Beston's immersive descriptions of Cape Cod's wilderness engaging and thought-provoking.
4,575 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Cape Cod • 1920s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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