Upstream: Selected Essays

by Mary Oliver

Book Overview

One of O, The Oprah Magazine's Ten Best Books of the Year

The 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, NPR's Fresh Air

"Uniting essays from Oliver's previous books and elsewhere, this gem of a...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143130080
• ISBN13: 9780143130086
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.9" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

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Mary Oliver really brings scenery to life with her amazing imagery and storytelling. I work in the woods and nature as a wildlife biologist and this book was phenomenal to me. It was easy to read, it was a relaxing read, and it made me feel as if she knew how to describe nature in a way I've always wanted.