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Quote by Anne Sexton

“I'll Vacuum up my stale hair, I'll pay all my neighbors' bad debts, I'll write a poem called Yellow and put my lips down to drink it up.”

Quote by Anne Sexton

Book:Words for Dr. Y.: uncollected poems with three stories

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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This book brings together a selection of previously unpublished poems, each accompanied by a corresponding short story.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

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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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