“Once upon a time we were all born, popped out like jelly rolls forgetting our fishdom, the pleasuring seas, the country of comfort, spanked into the oxygens of death.”
Book:The death notebooks
Quote by Anne Sexton
Work
The death notebooks
In this gripping psychological thriller, the protagonist discovers the existence of a notebook with the ability to bring death to those whose names are inscribed within its pages. The story delves into the moral dilemmas and ethical consequences that arise from the possession of such a powerful artifact, as the protagonist grapples with the use of this notebook to achieve a perceived greater good. more
Author
Anne Sexton
Anne Sexton was an American poet known for her confessional and autobiographical poetry. Her works delved deeply into personal pain, family relationships, and social issues, profoundly influencing 20th-century poetry. more
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