“I learned to build bookshelves and brought books to my room, gathering them around me thickly. I read by day and into the night. I thought about perfectibility, and deism, and adjectives, and clouds, and the foxes, I locked my door, from the inside, and leaped from the roof and went to the woods, by day or darkness.”
Quote by Mary Oliver
Work
Upstream: Selected Essays
This book is a compilation of thoughtful essays that delve into a range of topics, offering insights and perspectives on different subjects. more
Author
Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver is a renowned American poet, born on September 10, 1935. Her poetry is known for its profound depiction of the natural world and delicate insights into life. Oliver's style is simple and direct, which has won her a wide audience. more
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