Ursula K. Le Guin

Presents a selection of poems that consider war and creativity, motherhood, and the natural world.

New and Selected Poems 1960-2010

Finding My Elegy

Maggie Gordon

I picked this one up to read the day after Le Guin died. It was exceptionally appropriate given a portion of the poems were dealing with her feelings about her own mortality. (Tears) I must admit, Le Guin's poems are not my stylistic preference. There's a lot of nature description that is done well, but doesn't pull me in because I just am not a fan for the most part. However, her more confessional pieces and political lyrics packed quite an emotional punch and I was glad to have read the volume. I will miss this fiery author. She was wise and gifted with words, traits that are on display well on this book of poetry.

Finding My Elegy New and Selected Poems 1960-2010

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