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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 woods that surrounded her home. This connection with nature from an early age greatly influenced her future creativity.

In 1953, Mary entered 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 foresaw 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 for her amazing ability to describe nature and life with simplicity and depth. Her poems often illuminate everyday moments and mundane things, giving them special significance.

Over time, Mary published many books, each of which became better than the previous one. Her works, such as "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 classics 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 inspires a sense of reverence for nature and life for readers.

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