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Mary Oliver

Mary Oliver was an American poet who won the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Her work is inspired by nature, rather than the human world, stemming from her lifelong passion for solitary walks in the wild. She is known for her clear and poignant observances of the natural world.

25
Books
84
Years Active
3
Awards
133h
Reading Time

📋 Author Details

Years Active: 1935 - 2019
Nationality: American
Total Books: 25
First Published: 1963
Best-Selling Book: Devotions

📚 Notable Works

📚 Books by Mary Oliver

Showing 8 of 1000000 books
Cover of Devotions

Devotions

Published: 2017

481 pages

Poetry
Cover of A Thousand Mornings

A Thousand Mornings

Published: 2013

97 pages

Poetry
Cover of Why I Wake Early

Why I Wake Early

Published: 2004

92 pages

Poetry
Cover of New and Selected Poems, Volume Two

New and Selected Poems, Volume Two

Published: 2005

★★★★★
4.5 (4)

204 pages

Poetry
Cover of Dream Work

Dream Work

Published: 1986

★★★★★
5.0 (1)

100 pages

Poetry
Cover of Evidence

Evidence

Published: 2009

100 pages

Poetry
Cover of Felicity

Felicity

Published: 2015

★★★★☆
4.0 (1)

97 pages

Poetry
Cover of House of Light

House of Light

Published: 2025

97 pages

Poetry

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✍️ Writing Style & Analysis

Accessible nature poetry with spiritual depth and keen observation

WRITING CHARACTERISTICS

🎨 Themes & Literary Influences

Major Themes

Nature and wilderness Spirituality Death and mortality Wonder and attention Solitude Environmental consciousness

🏆 Awards & Recognition

🏆 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
🏆 National Book Award
🏆 Lannan Literary Award

📖 Where to Start Reading

🟢 Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

Devotions

🔵 Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

New and Selected Poems

🟣 Advanced

For devoted fans:

Wild Geese

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