![]() She feels she has inherited responsibility from the writers and thinkers she has read, especially their curiosity and respect. But, on the other hand, she respects the forces and workings of nature. On the one hand, she wants to transcend her appetite. The author contemplates her vegetarianism. ![]() ![]() Oliver clearly spends a lot of time observing the wildlife and finding out about it from others. She describes the ecosystems in her home town, with many details about all the different animal species. One day, Oliver and her partner went fishing, enjoying the day and the fact that they did not catch anything. She writes about the importance of solitude for creative work and that one needs to give themselves over to their creative energy. She walks her dog near her home and he chases a fox on a frozen lake, Oliver likes to observe the wild animals that live there. Walt Whitman’s writing had a huge influence on Oliver when she was young, and she read his books in the forest instead of going to school. Mary Oliver begins by sharing her memories in nature from her childhood, one day she walked up a stream for hours because it made her feel like her heart was opening. The following version of this book was used to create this guide: Oliver, Mary. ![]()
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