Questions tagged [louise-gluck]

Questions about the works of the American poet and essayist Louise Glück (born 1943) and her life as a writer. She was awarded the 2020 Nobel prize in Literature.

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Meaning of 'pelted clover' and 'gorged pastures' in Louise Glück poem?

What do 'pelted clover' and 'gorged pastures' mean in the following poem by Louise Glück? Clover leaves that are being thrown? A pasture land with a pathway in the middle? Labor Day Requiring ...
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Louise Glück's "Vespers"

The poem "Vespers" (reproduced in full at the linked page, and in the revision history of this post) comes from The Wild Iris, a 1992 book of poetry written by Louise Glück, the 2020 winner ...