This well-preserved softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, the book is tight, firm, and near fine. Louise Glück: The First Four Books of Poems is a collection published in 1995 that brings together her earliest works, showcasing the development of her distinctive poetic voice. It includes Firstborn 1968, The House on Marshland 1975, Descending Figure 1980, The Triumph of Achilles 1985. This volume is valuable for readers interested in Glück’s poetic evolution, as it highlights her transition from early, raw intensity to the more nuanced and deeply reflective style that would later earn her the Nobel Prize in Literature.