These poems sustain us rather than divert us. Olivers poetry, no whining, but neither is there the sense that life is in any way easy. What changes is an increased focus on nature and an increased precision with language that has made her one of our very best poets. Review Quotes Praise for the poetry of Mary Oliver: One of the astonishing aspects of Olivers work is the consistency of tone over this long period. Olivers passionate demonstrations of delight are powerful reminders of the bond between every individual, all living things, and the natural world. She illuminates how a near miss with an alligator can be the catalyst for seeing the world as if for the second time/the way it really is. Do you cherish your humble and silky life? She makes us see the extraordinary in our everyday lives, how something as common as light can be an invitation/to happiness, /and that happiness, /when its done right, /is a kind of holiness, /palpable and redemptive. Do you love this world? she interrupts a poem about peonies to ask the reader.
Mary Olivers perceptive, brilliantly crafted poems about the natural landscape and the fundamental questions of life and death have won high praise from critics and readers alike.
This collection features thirty poems published only in this volume as well as selections from the poets first eight books. Since its initial appearance it has become one of the best-selling volumes of poetry in the country. Book Synopsis Mary Oliver was awarded the National Book Award for New and Selected Poems, Volume One.
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