A Horse at Night

In her first nonfiction book, Amina Cain explores the intricate relationship between writing and life through a meditative lens, addressing themes of authenticity and freedom amid ecological and social challenges. Drawing on a personal canon of influential authors such as Marguerite Duras and Virginia Woolf, she weaves together reflections on a diverse range of topics, including female friendships, meditation, and the politics of excess. A Horse at Night: On Writing stands as a thought-provoking and intimate meditation, contributing to the literary tradition of works that celebrate the unity of literature and the human experience.