Adrienne Rich

Adrienne Rich was an American poet, essayist, and feminist.
* She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1929.
* She attended Radcliffe College and graduated in 1951.
* She won the Yale Younger Poets Award in 1951 for her first book of poems, A Change of World.
* She published over 20 books of poetry and essays throughout her career.
* She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and lesbian rights.
* She died in 2012 at the age of 82.
* Her work continues to be widely read and studied today.

Here are some additional facts about Adrienne Rich:

* She was awarded the National Book Award for Poetry in 1974 for her book Diving into the Wreck.
* She was a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship in 1994.
* She was a member of the National Women's Hall of Fame.
* Her work has been translated into over 20 languages.
* She is considered one of the most important poets of the 20th century.