“Home is my Bethlehem, my succoring shelter, my mental hospital, my wife, my dam, my husband, my sir, my womb, my skull.”
Quote by Anne Sexton
Work
Words for Dr. Y.: uncollected poems with three stories
This book brings together a selection of previously unpublished poems, each accompanied by a corresponding short story. The poems and stories explore various themes and emotions, offering readers a glimpse into the author's creative process and literary style. 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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