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Abstract
This article explores the distinctive features of poetic syntax in the works of Louise Glück, one of the most influential contemporary American poets. The study focuses on the structural and functional aspects of syntax that shape the emotional intensity, philosophical depth, and psychological subtlety of her poetry. Particular attention is given to her use of syntactic minimalism, enjambment, fragmentation, ellipsis, repetition, rhetorical questions, and declarative simplicity. The analysis demonstrates how Glück employs concise sentence structures and controlled syntactic patterns to create a restrained yet powerful poetic voice. The research also examines how shifts in syntactic organization contribute to thematic development, especially in relation to identity, memory, loss, and existential reflection. By investigating selected poems from different collections, the article argues that Glück’s poetic syntax is not merely a formal device but a central expressive mechanism that reinforces meaning and emotional resonance. The findings highlight the inseparable relationship between syntactic construction and poetic semantics in her work, revealing syntax as a key element of her artistic style.