“Cinderella and the prince lived, they say, happily ever after, like two dolls in a museum case never bothered by diapers or dust, never arguing over the timing of an egg, never telling the same story twice.”
Book:Transformations
Quote by Anne Sexton
Work
Transformations
This book compiles a variety of short narratives that delve into the complexities of transformation, encompassing personal, societal, and metaphysical shifts. 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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