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In her new book, poet Mary Oliver expresses gratitude for her dog, Percy. In her new book, poet Mary Oliver expresses gratitude for her dog, Percy.
By Jan Gardner
April 13, 2008

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Prolific and popular poet Mary Oliver celebrates the creatures she observes on Cape Cod in "Red Bird" (Beacon), her 17th book of poetry. A longtime resident of Provincetown, Oliver, at 72, is among the nation's most popular poets. (Full article: 575 words)

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