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Quote by Anne Sexton

“It was ordained. Just as the fates deal out the plague with a tarot card. Just as the Supreme Being drills holes in our skulls to let the Boston Symphony through.”

Quote by Anne Sexton

Book:Transformations

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Transformations

This book compiles a variety of short narratives that delve into the complexities of transformation, encompassing personal, societal, and metaphysical shifts. more

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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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