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Quote by Anne Sexton

“I put the gold star up in the front window beside the flag. Alterations is what I know and what I did: hems, gussets and seams.”

Quote by Anne Sexton

Book:Selected poems

Work

This book compiles a selection of poems that showcase the depth and diversity of the author's poetic voice, exploring a range of subjects and employing different literary techniques. 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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