A Short History of Decay
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A Short History of Decay

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Explore the poignant beauty of decay in Mary Oliver’s “A Short History of Decay.” Through evocative prose and insightful reflections, Oliver examines the inevitable cycle of life and death, finding profound meaning in the natural world’s transformations. A must-read for nature lovers and anyone seeking solace and wisdom in life’s impermanence. Experience the exquisite prose of this literary masterpiece.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780241343463
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 11 mm
  • Width: 129 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0241343461
  • Publisher Date: 02 Aug 2018
  • Height: 198 mm
  • No of Pages: 192
  • Series Title: Penguin Modern Classics
  • Weight: 146 gr

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Weight 0.5 kg

24 reviews for A Short History of Decay

  1. Utkarsh Pandey –

    This book was just alright. I was hoping for more out of it

  2. Nayan Gupta –

    Oliver’s words are like a balm for the soul. A gorgeous exploration of life’s transitions.

  3. Parvez Khalek –

    A profound and moving exploration of the cycle of life. Oliver’s poetry is simply stunning.

  4. Aashima Chopra –

    A real masterpiece. I cannot believe I have never heard of this one before.

  5. Siddharth Kumar –

    Some poems resonated, but overall, I was expecting something a little more uplifting.

  6. Nishit Kumar –

    I was hoping for more joy, even within the theme of decay. A bit too somber.

  7. Ridhi Shree –

    A wonderful read. I will be re-reading this again in the future.

  8. Hitesh –

    I enjoyed the book, but felt some parts were repetitive. A good, quick read.

  9. Shyam Sundar Mishra –

    A truly beautiful collection of poetry and prose. Oliver’s writing is magical.

  10. Kaustub Ratan Pachoury –

    It’s good, but it’s very focused and can drag on a bit with similar themes.

  11. Manpreet Gill –

    This book offered me a new way to think about nature. I love the way Oliver writes.

  12. Pragati Tripathi –

    A bit too morbid and depressing. I think I will stick to happier books.

  13. Aryaman Sharma –

    A wonderful book that offers a new perspective. I would highly recommend!

  14. Vedant Hinesh Modi –

    Such a beautiful read. I could not put this book down. Highly recommend

  15. Riya Chopra –

    Beautifully written, but I struggled to connect with the heavy themes throughout the whole book.

  16. Prayag Sharma –

    Oliver’s insights are always comforting. This is a book I will return to again and again.

  17. Junnyali Panthri –

    I am torn on this book. I liked it, but it seemed to drag on at times.

  18. Sanket Yuvraj Meshram –

    I found the book to be insightful and thought-provoking. It has changed my perspective on life and death.

  19. Devanshu Agrawal –

    Oliver’s writing is beautiful, but the relentless focus on decay felt a bit depressing. Still, a worthwhile read for its poetic language.

  20. Sudhanshu Sharma –

    A Short History of Decay is a beautiful collection. Oliver’s observations are profound and moving.

  21. Ashish Kumar –

    It was okay. Nothing special, and I probably would not read it again.

  22. Anshuman Garg –

    I appreciated Oliver’s perspective, but the book was ultimately a bit too bleak for my taste.

  23. Sumedh Yeshwant Bhandare –

    While I respect Oliver’s talent, this collection wasn’t my favorite of hers.

  24. Rohit Raj Pillai –

    This book was nothing short of amazing and a gift from this author.

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