![]() I spoke with Nezhukumatathil about nature writing and childhood wonder via email. TriQuarterly was lucky enough to publish an amalgamation of two essays, “ In That Slowdown: On the Southern Cassowary and Fireflies,” from the collection in our most recent issue. The author reminds us to take a closer look, there’s wonder everywhere. Even when focusing on rare plants and animals, the prose is grounded in everyday curiosity. That is part of what makes World of Wonders such a treasure. Together, these essays are a map that reveal we don’t need to trod off the beaten path to appreciate the beauty around us. Each work is a small marvel filled with infectious joy. Nezhukumatathil’s essays are a reminder that as many delights can be found in the backyard or home garden as in the isolated wilderness. I was fortunate then to read Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s debut essay collection, World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments, at the perfect time. ![]() ![]() Between the pandemic, Florida’s unbearable summer heat, and a badly sprained ankle, I have been spending more time indoors lately than I prefer. ![]()
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