English Department's Goodman Lecture with Leigh Ann Henion
Leigh Ann Henion reads lyrical nonfiction focused on nocturnal natural wonders—glowworms, moon gardens, and adventurous encounters—drawing from Night Magic and Phenomenal to evoke wonder and close observation of the natural world.
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