Upstream: Selected Essays

Upstream is a collection of essays by renowned poet Mary Oliver. In these essays, Oliver reflects on her journey as a young child and an adult, exploring the beauty and mysteries of the natural world and literature. She credits her childhood friend, Walt Whitman, for inspiring her to lose herself in writing and create a life out of work and love. Throughout the book, Oliver emphasizes the importance of nature in her life and how it has shaped her as a poet. The essays are thought-provoking and offer insights into the creative process and the power of the natural world.