A Thousand Mornings: Poems

Mary Oliver returns to the imagery that has come to characterise her life's work in A Thousand Mornings, taking us to the shores and marshes of her beloved Provincetown, Massachusetts. Oliver conveys the beauty of the sunrise, the elegance of animals, and the transforming force of attentiveness in these pages. She is always patient in her observations and receptive to the lessons found in even the tiniest of moments, whether she is examining a tree's leaves or lamenting the loss of her beloved dog, Percy.

Oliver, our most priceless recorder of the external environment, helps us see the inner nature, both peaceful and wild. The enigmas of our everyday existence are explored in A Thousand Mornings with astounding clarity, compassion, and humour.