Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/poetry/stags-leap-among-2013-pulitzer-prize-winners Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ‘Stag’s Leap’ Wins Pulitzer Prize for Poetry Poetry Apr 15, 2013 6:58 PM EDT “Stag’s Leap” by Sharon Olds, won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for poetry. The book is about grieving and healing at the end of a marriage. Pulitzer judges called Olds’ collection “a book of unflinching poems on the author’s divorce that examine love, sorrow and the limits of self-knowledge.” Last year, Olds talked to the NewsHour about her collection, finding her poetic voice in her 30s and the “usefulness” of poetry: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
“Stag’s Leap” by Sharon Olds, won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for poetry. The book is about grieving and healing at the end of a marriage. Pulitzer judges called Olds’ collection “a book of unflinching poems on the author’s divorce that examine love, sorrow and the limits of self-knowledge.” Last year, Olds talked to the NewsHour about her collection, finding her poetic voice in her 30s and the “usefulness” of poetry: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now