She supported herself by working as a secretary so that she could write on the side. Working with students inspired her to start writing again, and she went on to publish a dozen volumes of poetry. In much of her work, Glück draws inspiration from mythological figures. In her 2006 collection, “Averno,” she used the myth of Persephone as a lens to mother-daughter relationships, suffering, aging and death. It’s a kind of absolute poetry, poetry with no gimmicks, no pandering to fads or trends.

Source: International New York Times October 08, 2020 11:03 UTC