Owls and Other Fantasies
Poems and Essays
What's it about
Do you ever feel disconnected from the natural world, stuck in the hustle of modern life? Imagine finding profound joy and meaning in the simple, everyday wonders around you. This collection offers a powerful way to reconnect and see the world with fresh, appreciative eyes. You'll learn how to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences through the art of mindful observation. Discover Mary Oliver's secrets for finding poetry in a bird's flight, wisdom in a quiet forest, and a deeper sense of self by simply paying attention to the world outside your window.
Meet the author
Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Mary Oliver is celebrated as one of America’s most beloved and best-selling poets of the last half-century. Her lifelong practice of solitary walking in the wild, observing the natural world with profound attention, formed the heart of her work. Oliver's intimate connection to the landscapes of Ohio and New England allowed her to translate the lives of owls, flowers, and rivers into transcendent poems that explore the mysteries of life, death, and the spirit.
What's it about
Do you ever feel disconnected from the natural world, stuck in the hustle of modern life? Imagine finding profound joy and meaning in the simple, everyday wonders around you. This collection offers a powerful way to reconnect and see the world with fresh, appreciative eyes. You'll learn how to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences through the art of mindful observation. Discover Mary Oliver's secrets for finding poetry in a bird's flight, wisdom in a quiet forest, and a deeper sense of self by simply paying attention to the world outside your window.
Meet the author
Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Mary Oliver is celebrated as one of America’s most beloved and best-selling poets of the last half-century. Her lifelong practice of solitary walking in the wild, observing the natural world with profound attention, formed the heart of her work. Oliver's intimate connection to the landscapes of Ohio and New England allowed her to translate the lives of owls, flowers, and rivers into transcendent poems that explore the mysteries of life, death, and the spirit.
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