Poetry Out of Context, In Context

by Saxon Henry

I take serious pleasure in reading poets who have a knack for bringing mythology to life in their work. One of the leaders of this adept club in my mind is Louise Glück. I go back to her poetry often, especially The Triumph of Achilles, a book I read for the first time during my only trip to the Pacific Northwest. I was surprised how snippets of her poetry filtered through my mind as I experienced Seattle and the stunning natural settings surrounding the city. The resonance was...