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Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World

Aug 25, 202683 min

Celebrate the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mary Oliver. Shaped by a solitary childhood and rising literary fame, Oliver published more than 30 collections of poetry and essays on nature, beauty, and love.

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Episode Summary

"Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World" is episode 5 of American Masters season 40. It aired on August 25, 2026.

Next: E6 · American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez Best of Season 40