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At Blackwater Pond

Mary Oliver reads Mary Oliver

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At Blackwater Pond

By: Mary Oliver
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Mary Oliver has published fifteen volumes of poetry and five books of prose in the span of four decades, but she rarely performs her poetry in live readings. Now, with the arrival of At Blackwater Pond, Mary Oliver has given her audience what they've longed to hear: the poet's voice reading her own work. In this beautifully produced audiobook, Mary Oliver has recorded forty of her favorite poems, nearly spanning the length of her career, from Dream Work through her newest volume, New and Selected Poems, Volume Two.

©2006 Mary Oliver (P)2011 Random House Audio Conservation Environment Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Poetry Science United States World Literature

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It’s a common turn of phrase that poetry is meant to be heard. Tone, pauses, cadence, and vocal inflections all serve to further the emotional pull of modern and historical poetic masterpieces. In audio, poems can be heard and enjoyed just as the poet meant them to be. Taking into account not only the words themselves but the way they are spoken, our list provides a look at the power behind a poem, celebrating those works which have touched our souls.

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Listening to this audiobook has helped me feel more at peace, and more at home with myself. The narration by Mary Oliver is a precious gift.

A Must Listen for the Weary

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I love Mary Oliver's poetry and thought it would be wonderful to hear her read her own work. Unfortunately, I found her narration quite dry and I could not complete this book.

this poet shouldn't read own work

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What made the experience of listening to At Blackwater Pond the most enjoyable?

Great poetry read by the author. Best of all possible events.

What was one of the most memorable moments of At Blackwater Pond?

"Her grave" brought back memories of my favorite dog.

Which character – as performed by Mary Oliver – was your favorite?

No character were Involved.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

No film options come to mind

Any additional comments?

Poetry needs to be more available in audio books.

Wonderful poet

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mary oliver reading some of her beloved poems, including "wild geese." This is a treat!

I love mary oliver so much

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Mary Oliver has created the space within these poems to stretch ones self into comfort.

Outstanding

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What made the experience of listening to At Blackwater Pond the most enjoyable?

A gifted poet, Mary Oliver's visceral and humble writing style invites you to join her daily walks and introduces you to her observations and friends in nature. Beautifully written and read.

Have you listened to any of Mary Oliver’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No.

Mary draws me in...

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Enjoyed listening to these set of poems while going on walks outside. Mary Oliver reads her own poems.

Nice listen

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loved it, for the first time in a long time I feel like a kid seeing the world for the first time.

beautiful

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This is a wonderful collection of Mary Oliver poems. I found the author's narration quite goods and adds to the poems.

Wonderful Collection

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I can’t believe i just found this book for the first time. I had to pause and weep, poem after poem because she broke open my heart and consciousness to new heights. Every person should know this book.

Life changing

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