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“The woman poet must be either a sexless, reclusive eccentric, with nothing to say specifically to women, or a brilliant, tragic, tortured suicide.”

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Marilyn Hacker
Marilyn Hacker

Marilyn Hacker is an accomplished American poet, born on November 27, 1942. Her poetry is known for its profound emotion and unique style, and she has received numerous literary awards. more

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