Poems

One of the astonishing aspects of [Oliver's] work is the consistency of tone over this long period. What changes is an increased focus on nature and an increased precision with language that has made her one of our very best poets. . . . These poems sustain us rather than divert us. Although few poets have fewer human beings in their poems than Mary Oliver, it is ironic that few poets also go so far to help us forward.

First sentence: In the north country now it is spring and there is a certain celebration.

Year

1992

Language

English

Publisher

Beacon Press

Editions

10

Pages

255

ISBN

9780807068786

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