Anne Sexton
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Summary
Anne Sexton was born on November 9, 1928[1], in Newton[2]. She died on October 4, 1974[3], in Weston[4]. She worked as a poet[5], writer[6], children's writer[7], and librettist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,867 views/month, #6,768 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Forest Hills Cemetery[10]
- Child: Linda Gray Sexton[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Field of work: poetry[13]
- Employer: Boston University[14], Oberlin College[15], Colgate University[16]
- Educated at: Boston University[17], Garland Junior College[18]
- Notable work: Live or Die[19]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[20], Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[21], Shelley Memorial Award[22]
- Member of: Phi Beta Kappa Society[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Commons category: Anne Sexton[25]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[26]
- Cause of death: carbon monoxide poisoning[27]
- Family name: Sexton[28]
- Given name: Anne[29]
- Official website: http://www.anne-sexton.net/[30]
- Manner of death: suicide[31]
- Described by source: American Women Writers[32], Metzler Autorinnen Lexikon (1 ed.)[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
Why It Matters
Anne Sexton has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
She has been cited as an influence by Ellen Gilchrist[37], a writer[38], 1935–2024[39], of United States[40], awarded the National Book Award[41], specialised in poetry[42].
FAQs
Where was Anne Sexton born?
Anne Sexton's place of birth was Newton[2].
Where did Anne Sexton die?
Anne Sexton died in Weston[4].
What did Anne Sexton do for work?
Anne Sexton worked as a poet[5], writer[6], children's writer[7], and librettist[8].
Where did Anne Sexton go to school?
Anne Sexton was educated at Boston University[17] and Garland Junior College[18].
What awards did Anne Sexton receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[20], Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[21], and Shelley Memorial Award[22].
Who did Anne Sexton influence?
Anne Sexton has been cited as an influence by Ellen Gilchrist[37].