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Poems 1962-2012

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*Poems 1962–2012* is a comprehensive anthology collecting five decades of work by the American poet Louise Glück. Published in 2012, the volume compiles poems from her twelve individual collections, spanning from her 1968 debut *Firstborn* to her 2009 work *A Village Life*. The book provides readers and scholars with an uninterrupted overview of her stylistic evolution, focusing on themes of family, classical mythology, trauma, and nature. Glück was later awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2020.

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Which collections of Louise Glück are included in Poems 1962-2012?

This comprehensive anthology compiles work from Glück's twelve individual collections, starting from her 1968 debut *Firstborn* up to her 2009 work *A Village Life*. It showcases five decades of her celebrated poetic evolution.

Did Louise Glück win a Nobel Prize for her poetry?

Yes, Louise Glück was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2020. While this anthology predates her Nobel win, it provides an essential overview of the deeply personal work that earned her the prestigious award.

When was Louise Glück's Poems 1962-2012 published?

The volume was published in 2012 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. It serves as a definitive compilation of her career up to that specific point in time.

Does Poems 1962-2012 include the collection The Wild Iris?

Yes, the anthology includes poems from *The Wild Iris*, her acclaimed 1992 collection that won the Pulitzer Prize. Readers can find the complete selection of poems from this pivotal volume within the book.

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