Devotions
(Author) Mary OliverThroughout her celebrated career, Mary Oliver has touched countless readers with her brilliantly crafted verse, expounding on her love for the physical world and the powerful bonds between all living things. Identified as "far and away, this country's best selling poet" by Dwight Garner, she now returns with a stunning and definitive collection of her writing from the last fifty years. Carefully curated, these 200 plus poems feature Oliver's work from her very first book of poetry, No Voyage and Other Poems, published in 1963 at the age of 28, through her most recent collection, Felicity, published in 2015. This timeless volume, arranged by Oliver herself, showcases the beloved poet at her edifying best. Within these pages, she provides us with an extraordinary and invaluable collection of her passionate, perceptive, and much-treasured observations of the natural world.
Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver (1935-2019) was an American poet known for her profound connection to nature and exploration of the human experience. Her lyrical and accessible poems often focused on themes of love, loss, and the beauty of the natural world. Some of her most notable works include "American Primitive," "A Thousand Mornings," and "Devotions." Oliver's poetry has had a significant impact on the genre of nature poetry, inspiring readers to connect with the world around them in a more meaningful way. Her most famous work, "Wild Geese," continues to resonate with readers for its timeless themes of acceptance and belonging. Oliver's legacy as a poet continues to influence and inspire writers and nature enthusiasts around the world.
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