Description
Louise Glück's Averno plunges into the heart of myth, using the ancient story of Persephone and her descent into the underworld as a lens through which to explore the profound and often unsettling nature of death. This collection is characterized by its cohesive narrative structure, weaving a dark, mythological tapestry that resonates with a deep skepticism about certainty, whether found in myth or the possibility of change through poetry. Glück's signature precise and formal style renders each poem as a distinct, timeless experience, questioning the very relationship between poetic fictions and lived reality. Averno stands as a powerful testament to Glück's unflinching gaze into the abyss, offering not solace, but the stark beauty of existential inquiry.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2021
ISBN: 9780241526002
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Details
First Published
2006
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Averno by Louise Glück.