Rare Film Clips Of The Poet Anne Sexton
Yet again, I am amazed at what I can find on YouTube.
Part of my time has been spent getting into the mind of poet Anne Sexton for a project I'm working on. I am fascinated by her, and can relate to her situation: a housewife and mother of two who turns to poetry for salvation. While my situation (and mental state) is much different that hers, the poetry she wrote in the 60s and 70s I consider revolutionary.
If you want to get a glimpse of her, this presentation gives an overview of her life and her work.
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Some time ago I stumbled across an article about her last days which I found interesting. I posted it on my blog (since it forced you to buy it...$20!)so don't tell on me, but go read it. I think you will like it."
the article
Anne had a lot of insecurities. Can't imagine what it must have been like for her family. But as a poet and writer she was brilliant.
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And, not long after the Middlebrook biography, Anne's daughter Linda wrote her own book called Mercy Street--broke my heart. I haven't read it in years but will read it again after I finish the Middlebrook boo.
Loved catching up with you and yours - lovely photos! You're right - you do have a good-looking family - and don't forget how good-looking you are yourself!
Thank you for posting this!
I agree with Poet With A Day Job, it is fascinating to see her ego at play as she reads. She is quite an actress, as well as a poet, isn't she?
Very enlightening!