Upstream: Selected Essays
Upstream: Selected Essays
Nonfiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Brief
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Short Story • Nonfiction
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Upstream, Mary Oliver reflects on nature, creativity, and her personal journey through essays and prose. The collection includes meditative musings on the natural world and memories from her life, illustrating how her connection with nature influences her writing and perspective.
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Mary Oliver's Upstream enchants readers with its lyrical prose and deep reflections on nature and creativity. Praises highlight Oliver's evocative descriptions and meditative insights. However, some criticize its repetitive themes and uneven pacing. Despite this, it remains a compelling read for fans of nature writing and poetry.
Who Should Read Upstream: Selected Essays?
Readers who would enjoy Upstream by Mary Oliver are nature and poetry enthusiasts who appreciate reflective, meditative essays. Fans of Annie Dillard's Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and Terry Tempest Williams' Refuge would find Oliver's lyrical prose and profound observations equally engaging.
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Short Story • Nonfiction
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Adult
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