{"product_id":"upstream-by-mary-oliver","title":"Upstream by mary oliver","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUpstream: Selected Essays by Mary Oliver\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/upstream-by-mary-oliver\/\"\u003eUpstream\u003c\/a\u003e: Selected Essays\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully written collection of essays by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver. Renowned for her profound observations of nature, spirituality, creativity, and the human experience, Oliver invites readers into her world through deeply personal reflections that reveal the sources of her inspiration and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this remarkable collection, Mary Oliver explores her lifelong relationship with the natural world, sharing insights gained from decades of walking through forests, observing wildlife, and contemplating life’s mysteries. Through elegant prose and thoughtful storytelling, she examines how nature can teach us about attention, gratitude, wonder, and the art of living.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe essays offer readers an intimate glimpse into Oliver’s creative process, revealing how observation, solitude, curiosity, and mindfulness shaped her work as one of America’s most beloved poets. She reflects on the writers, artists, and thinkers who influenced her, while also sharing memories from her own life and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUpstream\u003c\/em\u003e explores universal themes including creativity, self-discovery, spirituality, environmental awareness, beauty, love, loss, and the importance of paying close attention to the world around us. Oliver’s gentle yet profound insights encourage readers to slow down, observe more deeply, and find meaning in everyday moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection is both inspirational and contemplative, offering timeless lessons about living authentically and cultivating a sense of wonder. Whether describing a walk through the woods, reflecting on literature, or considering life’s deeper questions, Oliver’s writing resonates with warmth, clarity, and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraised for its lyrical style and emotional depth, \u003cem\u003eUpstream\u003c\/em\u003e appeals to readers of literary nonfiction, nature writing, memoir, poetry, and personal reflection. It serves as a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and the transformative power of paying attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor longtime admirers of Mary Oliver and new readers alike, \u003cem\u003eUpstream\u003c\/em\u003e provides a rich and rewarding reading experience that illuminates the beauty of both the natural world and the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMary Oliver (1935–2019) was an American poet and essayist who won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. Widely regarded as one of the most beloved poets of her generation, her work often focused on nature, mindfulness, spirituality, and the beauty of ordinary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Author \u0026amp; Literary Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Information:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.poetryfoundation.org\/poets\/mary-oliver\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.poetryfoundation.org\/poets\/mary-oliver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBiography:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Mary-Oliver\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Mary-Oliver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher Information:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Lounge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67987038568723,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"LKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/1890\/2547\/files\/Upstream.jpg?v=1794308009","url":"https:\/\/mo.lk\/products\/upstream-by-mary-oliver","provider":"MO Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}