Gluck, Louise

Meadowlands

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ISBN 13:
9781857543919
author:
Gluck, Louise
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Carcanet Press Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
1998
Pages:
80
Genre:
Poetry texts & anthologies
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£10.35

Description

Louise Glück's poetry sequence weaves together two seemingly disparate narratives: the dissolution of a contemporary marriage and Homer's Odyssey. By interweaving myth and modern life, Glück reveals the power of irony and clarification in understanding both the timeless and the mundane. Glück's poems are marked by their bracing comedy, expansive tolerance, and heartbreaking candour. As she explores the notion of nostos, or homecoming, she delves into the complexities of choice and compulsion, where dreams and reality collide. Through her work, Glück reminds us that our experiences are shaped by both memory and the present moment. In this book-length sequence, Glück's unique voice brings to life the figures of Homer's Odyssey in a way that feels both authentic and surprising. With its nuanced exploration of human experience, 'Meadowlands' is a thought-provoking and deeply moving work of poetry.

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