Devotions
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Devotions
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Devotions
Devotions is the definitive collection of beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver's best work, chosen by the author herself from work spanning more than five decades of her esteemed literary career.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionDevotions by Mary Oliver is a breathtaking anthology that captures the essence of a remarkable career spanning more than five decades. This meticulously curated collection offers readers an immersive journey through the poet’s finest work, illustrating her profound connection to the natural world and her keen insights into the human experience.
Throughout Devotions, Oliver’s unmatched lyrical beauty and spiritual introspection are vividly displayed. Starting from her earliest published work, No Voyage and Other Poems, released in 1963 when Oliver was just 28, to her last collection, Felicity, published in 2015, this anthology is a testament to her evolution as both a wordsmith and an observer of nature.
The book unfolds in a way that allows readers to savour her distinct voice and the recurring themes of gratitude, love, and wonderment in the face of nature’s myriad splendours. Oliver’s poems celebrate the ordinary moments, transforming them into extraordinary reflections on life, presenting a literary sanctuary from the chaos of modern existence. Her verses are imbued with a sense of serenity and mindfulness, offering readers meditative contemplation in every line.
A New York Times Bestseller, chosen as Oprah's 'Books That Help Me Through' for Oprah’s Book Club.
Chosen by the Poetry Book Society as their special commendation.
"No matter where one starts reading, Devotions offers much to love, from Oliver’s exuberant dog poems to selections from the Pulitzer Prize-winning American Primitive, and Dream Work, one of her exceptional collections. Perhaps more important, the luminous writing provides respite from our crazy world and demonstrates how mindfulness can define and transform a life, moment by moment, poem by poem." —The Washington Post
"It’s as if the poet herself has sidled beside the reader and pointed us to the poems she considers most worthy of deep consideration." —Chicago Tribune
Throughout her celebrated career, Mary Oliver touched countless readers with her brilliantly crafted verse, expounding on her love for the physical world and the powerful bonds between all living things. Devotions is a stunning, definitive, and carefully curated collection featuring work from over fifty years of writing - from Oliver's very first book of poetry, No Voyage and Other Poems, published in 1963 at the age of 28, through to her last 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. Devotions is more than a book of poems; it is a treasure trove of reflective and inspirational moments that solidify Mary Oliver’s place as one of the most cherished poets of our time.
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Devotions by Mary Oliver is highly praised for its deep and reflective collection of poems spanning her career. Readers appreciate the beauty and simplicity of her language, finding inspiration and comfort in her observations of nature and life. Oliver's work is celebrated for its profound insights and emotional resonance.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781472158475
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 August 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Corsair
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 44.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 640g
Pages: 480
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About the Author
Born in a small town in Ohio, Oliver published her first book of poetry in 1963 at the age of twenty-three. Over the course of her long career, she received numerous awards. Her fourth book, American Primitive, won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1984. She led workshops and held residencies at various colleges and universities, including Hennington College, where she held the Catharine Osgood Foster Chair for Distinguished Teaching. Oliver died in January 2019.
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