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Mary Oliver - Biography

Jane Oliver was born on September 10, 1935 in Long Island, New York. Her childhood was full of bright memories of nature, the ocean and the forests that surrounded her home. This connection with nature from an early age greatly influenced her future work.

In 1953, Mary attended Vassar College, where she began her education in English literature. At this institution, she also began to write poetry and quickly showed her poetic talent. Her teachers and professors praised her work and envisioned a great future for her.

Mary Oliver's first book of poetry, "No Voyage and Other Poems," was published in 1963. She immediately caught the attention of readers and critics with her amazing ability to describe nature and life with simplicity and depth. Her poems often illuminate everyday moments and everyday things, giving them special significance.

Over time, Mary released many books, each of which became better than the previous one. Her works such as "House of Prayer" ("House of Light"), "New and Selected Poems," "A Thousand Mornings" and "Islands and Rivers" ("Upstream") won the hearts of readers and acquired the status of a classic of modern poetry.

Mary Oliver had a significant influence on modern poetry with her unique ability to express deep feelings and thoughts in simple words. Her poetry often brings readers a sense of reverence for nature and life.

She was awarded many prestigious literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for the book "Fear" ("American Primitive") in 1984. Her poems have been translated into numerous languages and sold worldwide.