Jewish-American writer Louise Glück has received the Nobel Prize in Literature

Nobel Prize in Literature Awarded to Jewish-American Poet Louise Glück

This week’s announcement that Jewish-American writer Louise Glück has received the Nobel Prize in Literature is cause for celebration during a decidedly difficult season. Glück, who is widely regarded as one of the most gifted lyrical poets of our time, is the first American woman poet ever to have received this honor.

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