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The Complete Poems

Anne Sexton
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The Complete Poems

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1999

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Anne Sexton

The Complete Poems

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

622

Format

Poem • Fiction

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Complete Poems by Anne Sexton is a comprehensive collection of the poet's body of work, exploring themes of mental health, personal experiences, and societal roles. Through confessional style, Sexton delves into topics of identity, relationships, and mortality, providing a candid and emotive examination of the human experience.

Melancholic

Dark

Emotional

Contemplative

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.5

17,018 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Complete Poems by Anne Sexton is lauded for its raw emotional intensity and confessional style, offering profound insights into personal and universal themes. Positive reviews highlight Sexton's candid exploration of mental health and femininity. However, some critics note the repetitive motifs and dark tone as potential drawbacks, which may not appeal to all readers. Overall, an impactful collection.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Complete Poems?

A reader who would enjoy The Complete Poems by Anne Sexton is likely drawn to raw, emotional explorations of mental health, feminism, and personal experiences. Fans of Sylvia Plath's Ariel or Sharon Olds' Satan Says would appreciate Sexton's candid and confessional style.

4.5

17,018 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

622

Format

Poem • Fiction

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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