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Blue Iris

by Mary Oliver

Poems and essays rooted in the natural world

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Poems and essays rooted in the natural world

Blue Iris brings together ten poems, two essays, and two dozen previously published works by Mary Oliver, all centered on flowers, trees, and other plants. Its combination of poetry and essays gives the collection more than one way to approach its botanical subject matter, while illustrations accompany the selections. The book is also described as a companion to Oliver’s Owls and Other Fantasies, placing it alongside another collection of her poetry.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in poetry about plants and the natural world
  • Those who enjoy collections that combine poems, essays, and illustrations
  • Readers exploring Mary Oliver’s nature-focused work

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Plants and the natural worldPoetry and essaysFlowers and trees

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Book overview

A rich collection of ten poems, two essays, and two dozen of Mary Oliver's classic works on flowers, trees, and plants of all sorts, elegantly illustrated, Blue Iris is the essential companion to Owls and Other Fantasies, one of the best-selling volumes of poetry of 2003 and a Book Sense 76 selection.
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