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Quote by Anne Sexton

“Inside many of us is a small old man who wants to get out.”

Quote by Anne Sexton

Book:Transformations

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 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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