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Anne Sexton was born in Newton, Massachusetts in 1928.
She struggled with depression and mental illness throughout her life.
She began writing poetry as a form of therapy.
Her work was often confessional and personal.
She won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1967.
She died by suicide in 1974 at the age of 46.
Her work continues to be read and celebrated by readers and writers alike.
She is considered one of the most important American poets of the 20th century.

Only my books anoint me, and a few friends, those who reach into my veins.

Anne Sexton

Live or die, but don't poison everything.

Anne Sexton

Watch out for intellect,because it knows so much it knows nothingand leaves you hanging upside down,mouthing knowledge as your heartfalls out of your mouth.

Anne Sexton

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