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Upstream: Selected Essays
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One Of O, The Oprah Magazines Ten Best Books Of The Yearthe New York Times Bestselling Collection Of Essays From Beloved Poet, Mary Oliver.There'S Hardly A Page In My Copy Of Upstream That Isn'T Folded Down Or Underlined And Scribbled On, So Charged Is Oliver'S Language . . . Maureen Corrigan, Nprs Fresh Airuniting Essays From Olivers Previous Books And Elsewhere, This Gem Of A Collection Offers A Compelling Synthesis Of The Poets Thoughts On The Natural, Spiritual And Artistic Worlds . . . The New York Timesin The Beginning I Was So Young And Such A Stranger To Myself I Hardly Existed. I Had To Go Out Into The World And See It And Hear It And React To It, Before I Knew At All Who I Was, What I Was, What I Wanted To Be.So Begins Upstream, A Collection Of Essays In Which Reveredpoet Mary Oliver Reflects On Her Willingness, As A Young Child And As An Adult, To Lose Herself Within The Beauty And Mysteries Of Both The Natural World And The World Of Literature. Emphasizing The Significance Of Her Childhood Friend Walt Whitman, Through Whose Work She First Understood That A Poem Is A Temple, A Place To Enter, And In Which To Feel, And Who Encouraged Her To Vanish Into The World Of Her Writing, Oliver Meditates On The Forces That Allowed Her To Create A Life For Herself Out Of Work And Love. As She Writes, I Could Not Be A Poet Without The Natural World. Someone Else Could. But Not Me. For Me The Door To The Woods Is The Door To The Temple.Upstream Follows Oliver As She Contemplates The Pleasure Of Artistic Labor, Her Boundless Curiosity For The Flora And Fauna That Surround Her, And The Responsibility She Has Inherited From Shelley, Wordsworth, Emerson, Poe, And Frost, The Great Thinkers And Writers Of The Past, To Live Thoughtfully, Intelligently, And To Observe With Passion. Throughout This Collection, Oliver Positions Not Just Herself Upstream But Us As Well As She Encourages Us All To Keep Moving, To Lose Ourselves In The Awe Of The Unknown, And To Give Power And Time To The Creative And Whimsical Urges That Live Within Us.
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- Q: How many pages are in 'Upstream: Selected Essays'? A: There are one hundred ninety-two pages in 'Upstream: Selected Essays'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type is hardcover, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The dimensions are five point seven nine inches long, zero point seven five inches wide, and eight point five eight inches high.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Upstream: Selected Essays'? A: The author is Mary Oliver, a renowned poet known for her insightful essays and poetry.
- Q: What genre does 'Upstream: Selected Essays' fall under? A: The book falls under the genre of essays, exploring themes of nature and artistic expression.
- Q: How do I read 'Upstream: Selected Essays'? A: You can read it by simply opening the book and enjoying the collection of essays at your own pace.
- Q: Is 'Upstream: Selected Essays' suitable for young readers? A: Yes, while it is not specifically a children's book, it can be appreciated by young readers interested in nature and poetry.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Upstream: Selected Essays'? A: The book explores themes of nature, spirituality, and the artistic process through personal reflections.
- Q: Can I use this book for a book club discussion? A: Yes, 'Upstream: Selected Essays' is an excellent choice for book clubs due to its thought-provoking content.
- Q: How should I store 'Upstream: Selected Essays' to keep it in good condition? A: Store it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and damage.
- Q: What is the recommended care for hardcover books like this one? A: To care for hardcover books, avoid exposing them to moisture and handle them with clean hands.
- Q: Is there any special handling required for this book? A: No special handling is required; just treat it like any other hardcover book.
- Q: What if 'Upstream: Selected Essays' arrives damaged? A: If it arrives damaged, contact customer service for assistance with a replacement or return.
- Q: Is there a return policy for this book? A: Yes, there is a return policy in place; check the seller's website for specific details.
- Q: Are there any similar books to 'Upstream: Selected Essays'? A: Yes, other essays by Mary Oliver or similar nature-themed collections may appeal to readers of this book.
- Q: Can I find more works by Mary Oliver? A: Yes, Mary Oliver has written numerous poetry collections and essays that are widely available.