[New-Poetry] Something About Mary

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http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/books/350095_oliver06.html

February 5, 2008 3:32 p.m. PT

Revered poet shows her witty side
By JOHN MARSHALL


She came, she talked, she conquered -- but not in the expected solemn nature way.

MARY OLIVER POETRY READING


Poet Mary Oliver displayed a sparkling wit and puckish charm before a reverential crowd Monday night for Seattle Arts & Lectures. The appearance by the 71-year-old writer from Massachusetts, arguably the country's most popular poet, had sparked the fastest sell-out in the 20-year history of the hallmark literary series. The response was so feverish that Oliver ticket buyers and sellers moved into the unlikely realm of Craigslist with prices as high as $100 per seat.



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