Essays After Eighty, (Paperback)

from bogopea

I had heard of Donald Hall; however, had not read any of his works until he passed away and I picked this one up from the library. I loved the first essay and a few others but am I was disappointed as I was expecting something more along the lines of May Sarton's reflections on the experience of ...

from grandpahobo

This was interesting at times, but too often it devolved into minutia without any real insight. It read a lot like something you would expect from any 80 old man, which was a bit disappointing.

from unclebob53703

Some very funny stuff, this was my introduction to his prose. I have since acquired most of the rest of it,

from Dianekeenoy

I've never read Donald Hall's poetry but his essays are so beautifully written you would know this about him without being told. His first essay, Out the Window was my favorite. I felt that I could actually see everything he was seeing. Thanks to Karen (Witchyrichy) for the recommendation!