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Odes

Odes

Poetry
Pages
128
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

"Following the Pulitzer prize-winning collection Stags Leap, Sharon Olds gives us a stunning book of odes. Opening with the powerful and tender {28}Ode to the Hymen,

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

EmotionalReflectiveThought-Provoking

Genres

Poetry

About the author

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Sharon Olds

Sharon Olds is the author behind Prentice Hall Literature -- Platinum, a widely used educational resource. Her work focuses on literature and education.

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Frequently asked questions

  • What inspired the structure of this collection?

    The author was moved to assemble this volume by the example of Pablo Neruda and his collection titled Odes to Common Things.

  • How does this book relate to the author's previous work?

    These poems continue the personal narrative found in her earlier collections, revisiting familiar memories and life stages with a perspective shaped by the passage of time.