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Contemporary · Poetry

Averno

by Louise Glück. A major work by Louise Glück exploring myth, family, loss; included for its sustained literary or intellectual influence.

Date
2006
Origin
United States
Era
Contemporary
Genre
Poetry
Difficulty
Moderate
Length
Medium
Collection
The Western Canon

Subjects and themes

Why it matters

A major work by Louise Glück exploring myth, family, loss; included for its sustained literary or intellectual influence.

This work is included in the collection on the basis of expanded / modern canon. Its cataloged influence level is 4 out of 5.