Tess Gallagher
Tess Gallagher
Tess Gallagher, born on February 21, 1943, in Port Angeles, Washington, is an acclaimed American poet and writer. Known for her lyrical and insightful poetry, Gallagher has been a prominent figure in the literary community, earning numerous awards and honors for her work. Her writing often explores themes of love, loss, and the human condition, reflecting a deep sensitivity and keen observational skill.
Personal Name: Tess Gallagher
Tess Gallagher Books
(4 Books)
Set primarily in the Northwest, where the author was born and has lived for many years, these stories tell how people do more than cope with the hard turns and shares of their lives. We watch them take the unexpected next step as they face their dilemmas.
Whether writing of a woman who discovers that her husband is having an affair after stumbling onto a collection of love letters or of the people who populate the Owl Woman "saloon" of the lead story, Gallagher invents wholly original characters and renders them with lyrical intensity. As with the great short stories of Flannery O'Connor, Gallagher's prose animates the no-nonsense themes of love, human pain, and healing.
The first full-length book of poems by a major American poet, and still probably her most famous book. Won the 1976 Elliston Book Award for "best book of poetry published by a small press." It was also the first book published by Graywolf. The cover pictured here is from the fourth printing.
