A Thousand Mornings
A Thousand Mornings by Mary Oliver, published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited on April 5, 2018, is a collection of 96 poems that reflect the author’s deep connection to nature and her surroundings. In this edition, Oliver returns to the imagery that has characterized her work, drawing readers into the marshland and coastline of Provincetown, Massachusetts. The poems convey the beauty of dawn, the grace of animals, and the significance of mindfulness in everyday moments.
Readers will find a thoughtful exploration of themes such as nature and the human experience, as Oliver shares her observations with clarity and kindness. The collection invites contemplation on the small yet profound aspects of life, whether it be the leaves of a tree or the loss of a beloved pet. Through her patient and attentive lens, Oliver reveals the transformative power of attention, encouraging readers to appreciate the mysteries woven into their daily lives.
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In this collection of poems the author returns to the imagery that has come to define her life’s work, transporting us to the marshland and coastline of her beloved home, Provincetown, Massachusetts. In these pages, she shares the wonder of dawn, the grace of animals, and the transformative power of attention. Whether studying the leaves of a tree or mourning her adored dog, Percy, she is ever patient in her observations and open to the teachings contained in the smallest of moments. A chronicler of physical landscape, she opens our eyes to the nature within, to its wild and its quiet. With clarity, humor, and kindness these poems explore the mysteries of our daily experience.
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