The Wild Iris Paperback - 1993
by Louise Gluck
This collection of stunningly beautiful poems encompasses the natural, human, and spiritual realms, and is bound together by the universal themes of time and mortality. With clarity and sureness of craft, Gluck's poetry questions, explores, and finally celebrates the ordeal of being alive. 1992 National Book Award finalist.
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Readers largely praised the collection’s spare, introspective voice and its close attention to nature, grief, and self-interrogation. Seasoned poetry readers found the work layered and resonant; one newcomer felt overwhelmed and suggested it may not be ideal as a first poetry book. Overall sentiment was strongly positive and in line with its major awards.
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This collection of stunningly beautiful poems encompasses the natural, human, and spiritual realms, and is bound together by the universal themes of time and mortality. With clarity and sureness of craft, Gluck's poetry questions, explores, and finally celebrates the ordeal of being alive.
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- Title The Wild Iris
- Author Louise Gluck
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 80
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Ecco Press, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Publication date 1993-11-01
- ISBN 9780880013345 / 0880013346
- Weight 0.2 lbs (0.09 kg)
- Dimensions 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 in (22.35 x 14.99 x 1.02 cm)
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Themes
- Holiday: Valentine's Day
- Sex & Gender: Feminine
- Topical: Family
- Topical: Women's Interest
- Category Poetry
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 91036419
- Dewey Decimal Code 811.54
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Citations
- Library Journal, 04/01/1997, Page 94
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