New and Selected Poems
New and Selected Poems by Marie Howe, published by W.W. Norton in 2024, is a collection that showcases the evolution of Howe’s poetic voice. This edition compiles works from her four previous collections, including What the Living Do and Magdalene, while also introducing twenty new poems. Written in English and spanning 192 pages, the book reflects Howe’s ability to transform everyday observations into profound insights.
Readers will find that Howe’s poetry delves into themes of autobiography, personal loss, and the complexities of womanhood. The collection features a range of voices and perspectives, from mythological figures like Persephone to contemplations on aging and daily life. Through her distinctive style, Howe offers a thoughtful exploration of human experiences, making this volume a significant addition to the landscape of contemporary American poetry.
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Characterized by “a radical simplicity and seriousness of purpose, along with a fearless interest in autobiography and its tragedies and redemptions” (Matthew Zapruder, New York Times Magazine), Marie Howe’s poetry transforms penetrating observations of everyday life into sacred, humane miracles. This essential volume draws from each of Howe’s four previous collections–including What the Living Do (1997), a haunting archive of personal loss, and the National Book Award-longlisted Magdalene (2017), a spiritual and sensual exploration of contemporary womanhood–and contains twenty new poems. Whether speaking in the voice of the goddess Persephone or thinking about aging while walking the dog, Howe is “a light-bearer, an extraordinary poet of our human sorrow and ordinary joy” (Dorianne Laux).
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