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Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver presents a personal selection of her best work in this definitive collection spanning more than five decades of her esteemed literary career.

“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 has touched countless readers with her brilliantly crafted verse, expounding on her love for the physical world and the powerful bonds between all living things. Identified as "far and away, this country's best selling poet" by Dwight Garner, she now returns with a stunning and definitive collection of her writing from the last fifty years.

Carefully curated, these 200 plus poems feature Oliver's work from her very first book of poetry, No Voyage and Other Poems, published in 1963 at the age of 28, through her most recent 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.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books; Reprint edition (November 10, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399563261
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399563263
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.47 x 1.01 x 8.43 inches
Reviewer: Jill Ingenito
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This is a word hug in a poem
Review: Mary Oliver's *Devotions* is a breathtaking collection that distills the essence of her life's work into one volume. The anthology brings together over 200 poems, offering a profound exploration of nature, spirituality, and the human experience. Oliver's language is both simple and profound, with each poem inviting the reader to pause and reflect on the beauty and mystery of the world around us.Her observations are sharp yet gentle, capturing the sacred in the everyday. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to her work, *Devotions* is a treasure trove that provides comfort, inspiration, and a deep sense of connection to the natural world. It's the kind of book you'll return to again and again, finding new layers of meaning with each read.

Reviewer: Cat
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wonderfully deep, rich & spiritual
Review: Re-discovering Mary Oliver and so glad I did. Her words are a treasure and so inspiring. She is also refreshingly honest and funny. This book is so well worth it!

Reviewer: terry w.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautiful poetry
Review: This is a collection of Mary Oliver's poems. They are beautiful. It makes me want to go into the woods, or to the beach, or anything outside in nature.

Reviewer: Cynthialuna
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Morning Must-read
Review: I read from this touching, thought-provoking book almost every morning. It centers my day. It’s also a lovely gift.

Reviewer: W Saad
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Lovely
Review: Lovely poetry, connects one to the natural world and allows me to appreciate the gift of nature. Good quality binding and good quality pages. the value of getting the hardcover version is unbeatable.

Reviewer: LeAnn Sullivan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A reflective journey through nature and life.
Review: A breathtaking collection that invites readers into Mary Oliver's world of nature, introspection, and profound beauty. Each poem feels like a gentle nudge to pause, breathe, and truly observe the world around us. This book is perfect for anyone looking to connect with nature or seeking solace in the written word. If you’re a fan of poetry or just in need of a little inspiration, I highly recommend picking up this collection. It’s a treasure that I’ll cherish for years to come.

Reviewer: Todd C.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wash hands after lunch and before handling books.
Review: Other than having to clean greasy fingerprints off dust jackets and fore edge the overall purchase went well.

Reviewer: bcat
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great poetry
Review: Great book full of beautiful poems

Reviewer: Janis
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I keep this book on my coffee table and read a couple of poems every day. It warms my heart.

Reviewer: nagabandhu
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Espléndida antología de la obra de la poetisa Mary Oliver. Lo estoy disfrutando completamente.

Reviewer: Cliente Kindle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Chegou antes do prazo

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I have it myself and gave this one as a gift to my best friend. We both love her now

Reviewer: Gabrielle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: La poésie de Mary Oliver est un baume pour le coeur. Un hommage sans pareil à la nature, au Vivant, au monde animal, à la beauté fragile et éphémère du monde dans lequel nous vivons. Sa simplicité n'enlève rien à sa profondeur, bien au contraire, elle la sublime. Je suis ravie d'avoir ce recueil de ses plus beaux poèmes en ma possession. Il est merveilleux.Je n'arrive pas à croire qu'aucune maison d'édition francophone ne se soit attelée à la tradution des recueils de poésie de Mary Oliver pour les publier en version papier (on trouve quelques traductions libres de certains poèmes en ligne, heureusement). Mary Oliver est un monument de la poésie anglophone, prix Pulitzer de poésie 1984, vivement qu'elle soit accessibles aux francophones également pour ceux qui ne peuvent pas la lire en version originale. Il est toujours mieux de pouvoir lire un auteur, surtout de poésie, dans sa version originale. Mais au-delà de la poésie, les écrits de Mary Oliver diffusent une vision du monde, une sensibilité à la vie, à la nature, à la beauté, dont nous avons incroyablement besoin en ces temps troublés et sur-industrialisés. À mes yeux, un recueil d'utilité public, un manuel de savoir-vivre et d'observer poétiquement le monde.