Mary Oliver: podcast appearances and interviews

Mary Jane Oliver (September 10, 1935 – January 17, 2019) was an American poet renowned for her work inspired by nature. Her poetry is noted for its vivid imagery, sense of wonderment at the natural environment, and use of unadorned language. She drew inspiration from her lifelong habit of solitary walks in the wild, which informed her poetic themes and perspective. Oliver received several prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 and the National Book Award in 1992. In 2007, she was recognized as the best-selling poet in the United States. Her contributions to American literature are marked by her ability to evoke the beauty and significance of the natural world through her poetic voice.