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New and Selected Poems
272 pages, 2004
Mary Oliver's latest volume contains poems that are both deeply familiar and new, and their concerns have broadened. While an earlier volume might have contained a dozen or so poems about the natural world set in a single place-perhaps Cape Cod, Massachusetts-this volume features at least one poem on almost every other page.
A poem about a hawk asleep on a windy night will be followed by one about the birth of goslings. A sonnet about taking her golden Lab for a walk will be followed by a meditation on Alzheimer's disease.
Mary Oliver's New and Selected Poems is a beautiful exploration of the natural world. She invites us to take a look at the beauty around us, to appreciate the simple things in life, and to find joy in the everyday.
Oliver's poetry is simple yet profound. She doesn't use fancy words or complex phrases, but her poems are full of depth and meaning. This book shows us that simplicity can be powerful and that we don't need to complicate things to make them meaningful.
In this book, Mary Oliver explores the themes of life and death in a way that is both touching and thought-provoking. She encourages us to see the beauty in both, and to embrace the cycle of life.
Oliver's poems encourage us to be present in the moment, to appreciate the world around us, and to live fully. This book is a great reminder of the importance of mindfulness in our busy lives.
Through her poetry, she inspires us to live authentically, to follow our passions, and to live a life that is true to ourselves. If you're looking for a book that will inspire you to live your best life, check out New and Selected Poems by Mary Oliver.
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Mary Oliver's poetry is an affirmation of life. It's a testament to the power of words to inspire and heal.
Oprah Winfrey - Media executiveMary Oliver's poetry is a gift to the world. It's a reminder to live with intention and to appreciate the beauty around us.
Maria Shriver - Journalist, AuthorMary Oliver's poetry is a lifeline. It's a guide to living a life that is deeply observant, attentive, and conscious.
Cheryl Strayed - Author, PodcasterMary Oliver's poetry is a revelation. It's a call to awaken and to live with an open heart.
Elizabeth Gilbert - Novelist, Essayist