Skip to content
MO

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

๐Ÿ“‹ Author Details

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

๐Ÿ“š Notable Works

๐Ÿ“š Books by Mary Oliver

Showing 8 of 1000000 books
Cover of Why I Wake Early

Why I Wake Early

Published: 2004

92 pages

Poetry
Cover of Devotions: A Read with Jenna Pick

Devotions: A Read with Jenna Pick

Published: 2017

481 pages

Poetry
Cover of New and Selected Poems, Volume Two

New and Selected Poems, Volume Two

Published: 2005

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…
4.5 (4)

204 pages

Poetry
Cover of Long Life

Long Life

Published: 2004

126 pages

Literary Collections
Cover of Evidence

Evidence

Published: 2009

100 pages

Poetry
Cover of Dream Work

Dream Work

Published: 2024

97 pages

Poetry
Cover of House of Light

House of Light

Published: 2025

97 pages

Poetry
Cover of Red Bird

Red Bird

Published: 2008

84 pages

Poetry

Book data and covers powered by Google Books API

โœ๏ธ Writing Style & Analysis

Accessible nature poetry with spiritual depth and keen observation

WRITING CHARACTERISTICS

๐ŸŽจ Themes & Literary Influences

Major Themes

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

๐Ÿ† Awards & Recognition

๐Ÿ† Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
๐Ÿ† National Book Award
๐Ÿ† Lannan Literary Award

๐Ÿ“– Where to Start Reading

๐ŸŸข Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

Devotions

๐Ÿ”ต Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

New and Selected Poems

๐ŸŸฃ Advanced

For devoted fans:

Wild Geese

๐Ÿ‘ฅ If You Like Mary Oliver, Try These Authors

๐Ÿ”— External Resources

๐Ÿ“š Want More Authors Like Mary Oliver?

Discover our curated list of authors with similar writing styles, themes, and genres.

Find Similar Authors