Poetry Study Guides

A close reading of Trillium, poem #4 in Louise Glück’s The Wild Iris, exploring the flower’s cryptic voice, metaphysical tone, and themes of sorrow, survival, and poetic perspective.

An analysis of Lamium, poem #5 in The Wild Iris by Louise Glück. We explore the voice of this shadow-thriving flower, its symbolism of numbness, and its reflection of human detachment.

Explore Matins 2 from Louise Glück’s The Wild Iris, a poem that shifts the focus from nature to spiritual dialogue. This analysis explores themes of compassion, divine distance, and poetic voice in Glück’s collection.

Explore the first Matins poem in The Wild Iris by Louise Glück. This poem introduces a human voice for the first time in the collection, shifting from spiritual disembodiment to quiet personal reflection. A close reading for students and poetry lovers.

A close reading of the opening poem in Louise Glück’s The Wild Iris. Unpack themes of voice, resurrection, nature, and memory in this in-depth analysis for students and poetry readers.

A full study guide to The Wild Iris by Louise Glück. Includes analysis of all 54 poems, themes, context, printable resources, and revision tips.