Faithful and virtuous night

This collection of 24 poems delves into themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time.

It includes prose poems, standard poems in various styles, and a narrative sequence about an aging English painter whose parents died in his youth.

The poems examine the phenomena of loss, trauma, and death, highlighting the push and pull between retrospective excavation of life and the potential for new beginnings.

Glück’s work is characterized by its meticulous craftsmanship and emotional vulnerability, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of love, loss, and creativity.