![]() ![]() 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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