Mary Oliver February 25, 2010

Oliver, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, is firmly established in the highest realm of American poets. She is renowned for her evocative and precise imagery, connecting us with the natural world and transforming our everyday surroundings into a place of magic and discovery. She gives few interviews and her rare public appearances sell out in record time. Alternating poems of humor with ones showcasing bittersweet truths and honest emotions, Oliver’s readings leave those lucky enough to witness them awed and inspired.