Nobel laureate Louise Gluck to publish her first prose narrative this October

Gluck's 'Marigold And Rose' is simultaneously sad and funny, and shot through with a sense of stoic wonder. This upcoming book follows 13 books of poetry and two collections from the Nobel laureate. Photo: Handout

Louise Gluck’s next book was as unexpected for her as it will likely be for the Nobel laureate’s readers.

After more than 10 poetry collections and two books of essays, including such prize winners as The Wild Iris and Faithful And Virtuous Night, the 79-year-old writer has completed her first prose narrative, to come out in October.