The Ardors - Paperback

by Kathleen Peirce (Author)

Both of Peirce's previous collections won prizes, including the Associated Writing Programs Prize and the Iowa Prize.

Author Biography

The youngest of five daughters, Kathleen Peirce was born in Moline, IL, and grew up in Rock Island. She received her MFA from the University of Iowa in 1988, the same year as the birth and adoption of her son from Seoul, Korea. She lives with him and assorted animals, and teaches at Texas State University.