Gluck, Louise
Poems 1962-2012
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374534097
- author:
- Gluck, Louise
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Farrar Straus Giroux
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 634
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 15.2 x 4.8 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, World,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Louise Glück's poetry is a body of work that defies collection. With each successive book, her drive to leave behind what came before has grown more intense, as if the force of her gaze is fixed on what has yet to be imagined. This collection, spanning from 1962 to 2012, showcases her innovative approach to poetry, where the book-length sequence of poems becomes a landscape of its own, with recurring themes and motifs that emerge and reappear with a dark energy. Glück's voice is characterized by its deceptive simplicity, with poems that are both clear and concise, yet convey a depth of emotion and complexity. Her poetry is a exploration of the human experience, delving into themes of life, death, and the body. This collection is a testament to her unique perspective and skill as a poet, offering a glimpse into the governing paradox of a life lived in the body and the work that is wrested from it.
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