Anne Sexton
Anne Sexton was an American poet, writer and librettist (1928–1974). She was born in Newton and died in Weston.
Also recorded as Anne Gray Harvey
Anne Sexton
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- Born
- 1928 · Newton.
- Died
- 1974 · Weston.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- poet · writer · librettist
- Fields
- poetry
- Education
- Boston University · Garland Junior College
- Known for
- Live or Die
- Honours
- Guggenheim Fellowship · Pulitzer Prize for Poetry · Shelley Memorial Award
- Languages
- English
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Anne Sexton was an American poet, writer and librettist (1928–1974). She was born in Newton and died in Weston.
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Anne Sexton studied at Boston University and Garland Junior College. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is poetry. Employment is recorded with Boston University, Oberlin College and Colgate University. Works named in the authority record are Live or Die. Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and Shelley Memorial Award.
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1928
Anne Sexton born at Newton.
1974
Anne Sexton died at Weston.
1991
Anne Sexton (1991) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
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The authorities additionally record the heading Anne Gray Harvey. Her recorded language was English. One child is recorded: Linda Gray Sexton. Sexton worked in poetry. She was employed by Boston University, Oberlin College and Colgate University. She belonged to Phi Beta Kappa Society.
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