Some observations on the solitary nature of writing from Rachel Carson, the author of Silent Spring. “Writing is a lonely occupation at best. Of course there are stimulating and even happy associations with friends and colleagues, but during the actual work of creation the writer cuts himself off from all others and confronts his subject alone. He moves into a realm where he has never been before — perhaps where no one has ever been. It is a lonely place, even a little frightening”.
Spotted on the Guardian website today: Lombard Street in Petworth, West Sussex...
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