![]() ![]() The first poem presented in Devotions, from Oliver’s last original collection, Felicity, begins by asking, “Why do people keep asking to see / God’s identity papers / when the darkness opening into morning / is more than enough?” (1-4). ![]() Oliver’s poems in the opening sections of the book, beginning in her old age, contemplate the meaning of life and the way to find joy within it. However, the choice of poems and the reverse-chronological order in which they appear charts the history of Oliver’s themes and ideas over the course of more than half a century. ![]() The poems in the collection are presented with no commentary other than the fact of their selection for the collection. Unlike many retrospectives, however, Devotions begins with Oliver’s last book, and then stretches backwards to the beginning of her career, following a reverse-chronological order. Penguin Books, 2017.ĭevotions is a book comprised of poems selected from Mary Oliver’s vast publication history. The following version of this book was used to create the guide: Oliver, Mary. ![]()
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