Line Tree [Hardcover] Lenore Depree

Description

1958 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-preserved copy of Lenore Depree’s “Line Tree” offers a fascinating glimpse into the spiritual and literary landscape of mid-20th century America. Published in 1958, the book is a collection of poetic meditations that explore the intersection of nature, faith, and the human experience. Depree, a celebrated writer and teacher, was deeply influenced by her Quaker upbringing and her love for the natural world. Her poetic voice, at once introspective and observant, invites readers to contemplate the profound beauty and mystery of the divine as revealed through the rhythms and cycles of the natural world.

Depree’s work resonated with a generation seeking solace and meaning in the aftermath of World War II, and her poetic explorations of themes such as simplicity, gratitude, and interconnectedness struck a chord with readers yearning for a deeper connection with the spiritual and the natural. This particular copy, though bearing the gentle marks of time, offers a tangible link to a pivotal era in American literature and spirituality, when writers like Depree sought to bridge the gap between the material and the transcendent, inviting readers to find solace and inspiration in the world around them.