Anne Sexton is one of the most influential and provocative voices of 20th-century American poetry, a writer who dared to expose the raw edges of human experience with fearless honesty, despite generational challenges. Renowned for her confessional style, Sexton’s poetry pushed the boundaries of what was considered acceptable in literature, transforming deeply personal struggles into profound works of art. Through her unflinching exploration of themes such as mental illness, motherhood, sexuality, and mortality, she broke through societal taboos, giving voice to emotions and experiences that had often been silenced or dismissed.
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