Anne Sexton

Anne Sexton was an influential American poet known for her deeply confessional writing style. Born in Newton, Massachusetts, in 1928, she began writing poetry in her mid-thirties as a form of therapy. Sexton's work fearlessly explored themes of mental illness, personal trauma, and women's roles in society. Her acclaimed collections, including **"Live or Die,"** which won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1967, showcased an unflinching honesty and emotional intensity. Sexton's raw, compelling voice left an indelible mark on 20th-century poetry. Despite her literary success, she tragically succumbed to depression and took her own life in 1974.