Books by Sandra M. (University of California Gilbert

A brilliant, sweeping history of the contemporary women's movement told through the lives and works of the literary women who shaped it.

Here in her intense and beautiful fifth collection, Sandra Gilbert gathers the poems she wrote in memory of her husband's unexpected and inexplicable death.

From the recipe novel to the celebrity chef, renowned scholar Sandra Gilbert explores the poetics and politics of food.

"A loving eulogy . . . a powerful and wrenching book." -Los Angeles Times

"Ms. Gilbert's wit, energy and intelligence are formidable. She is well on her way to becoming one of our pre-eminent women-of-letters." -Carolyn Kizer

"The most comprehensive multidisciplinary contemplation of mortality we are likely to get."--Thomas Lynch, New York Times Book Review