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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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Upstream: Selected Essays'? A: The main theme of 'Upstream: Selected Essays' is the exploration of the natural world, artistic expression, and self-discovery through the lens of Mary Oliver's experiences and reflections.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Upstream: Selected Essays' is Mary Oliver, a renowned poet known for her poignant observations of nature and life.
- Q: When was 'Upstream: Selected Essays' published? A: The book was published on October 11, 2016.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Upstream: Selected Essays' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Upstream: Selected Essays'? A: The book contains 192 pages filled with insightful essays.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all readers? A: Yes, 'Upstream: Selected Essays' is suitable for anyone interested in essays about nature, creativity, and personal growth, regardless of age or background.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Upstream: Selected Essays'? A: This book is a first edition, which includes a curated selection of Mary Oliver's essays.
- Q: What are some of the key topics covered in the essays? A: The essays cover various topics including the beauty of nature, the creative process, personal reflection, and the influence of classic poets like Walt Whitman.
- Q: Can 'Upstream: Selected Essays' be used as a gift? A: Yes, this collection makes a thoughtful gift for poetry lovers, writers, or anyone who appreciates reflections on nature and life.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Upstream: Selected Essays' is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a fresh and pristine copy.