Anne Sexton, Poetry Reading, 1963

Title

Anne Sexton, Poetry Reading, 1963

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Performance Date

1963

Description

Anne Sexton (November 9, 1928 – October 4, 1974) was an American poet, known for her highly personal, confessional verse. She won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1967 for her book Live or Die. Her poetry details her long battle with depression, suicidal tendencies, and various intimate details from her private life, including her relationships with her husband and children. This recording is comprised of a poetry reading given by Sexton on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The original magnetic reel for this recording is severely damaged and fragile, resulting in periodic stoppage.

Keywords

Anne Sexton, confessional poetry

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Permission to Use - Permission to quote from this performance should be requested from the University Archives ( lib_archives@emich.edu).​

Anne Sexton, Poetry Reading, 1963

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