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Quote by Anne Sexton

“The snow has quietness in it; no songs, no smells, no shouts or traffic. When I speak my own voice shocks me.”

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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