“Once in his life, a man ought to concentrate his mind upon the remembered earth, I believe. He ought to give himself up to a particular landscape in his experience, to look at it from as many angles as he can, to wonder about it, to dwell upon it. He ought to imagine that he touches it with his hands at every season and listens to the sounds that are made upon it. He ought to imagine the creatures there and all the faintest motions of the wind. He ought to recollect the glare of noon and all the colors of the dawn and dusk.”
Quote by N. Scott Momaday
Work
The Way to Rainy Mountain
A profound and poetic exploration of the American West, this book combines personal narratives with historical and cultural analysis. The author delves into the natural landscapes, Native American heritage, and the complex relationship between humans and the environment in the region. more
Author
N. Scott Momaday
N. Scott Momaday is an American author known for his work 'House Made of Dawn,' which is considered a classic of American literature. His writings often explore the lives and cultures of Native Americans, as well as issues of race and identity. more
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