Poems 1962-2012

By Louise Gluck,

Book cover of Poems 1962-2012

Book description

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE

The collected works of the inimitable Pulitzer Prize–winning poet

It is the astonishment of Louise Glück's poetry that it resists collection. With each successive book her drive to leave behind what came before has grown more fierce, the force of her gaze fixed…


Shepherd is reader supported. When you buy books, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Why read it?

1 author picked Poems 1962-2012 as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I’ve never been one to read a writer because of their accomplishments. But there are confessional voices (with stellar accolades), I can’t avoid. Louise Glück’s poetic voice evaluates experiences in ways that remind me that we’re all a bit messed up, but beauty sometimes lingers under rocks if you’re willing to dig. And dig I must to improve my work.

My poetry sometimes hides behind soft language, while my word-wolf remains hidden. Poems like Ms. Glück’s “Purple Bathing Suit” force me to evaluate if I’m artfully deceiving or striving to rise to her level of genuine gut-wrenching prose.

“I like…

Want books like Poems 1962-2012?

Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Poems 1962-2012.

Browse books like Poems 1962-2012

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in African Americans, women, and poets?

10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about African Americans, women, and poets.

African Americans Explore 727 books about African Americans
Women Explore 586 books about women
Poets Explore 64 books about poets