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One of the astonishing aspects of [Oliver's] work is the consistency of tone over this long period. What changes is an increased focus on nature and an increased precision with language that has made her one of our very best poets. These poems sustain us rather than divert us.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Mary Oliver
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