Adrienne Rich
Adrienne Rich
16 May 1929 – 27 March 2012- Books
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Adrienne Cecile Rich (May 16, 1929 – March 27, 2012) was an American poet, essayist and feminist. She was called "one of the most widely read and influential poets of the second half of the 20th century", and was credited with bringing "the oppression of women and lesbians to the forefront of poetic discourse."
Her first collection of poetry, A Change of World, was selected by renowned poet W. H. Auden for the Yale Series of Younger Poets Award. Auden went on to write the introduction to the published volume. She famously declined the National Medal of Arts, protesting the vote by House Speaker Newt Gingrich to end funding for the National Endowment for the Arts.
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The Best American Poetry 1996
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Adrienne Rich is widely recognized for her influential poetry and essays that explored themes of feminism, lesbian identity, and social justice. Her work significantly impacted feminist literary criticism and political thought.
Adrienne Rich received numerous accolades, including the National Book Award for Poetry for 'Diving into the Wreck' and a MacArthur Fellowship. She also famously declined the National Medal of Arts in protest.
For readers new to Adrienne Rich, 'The Dream of a Common Language' is often recommended as an excellent starting point, as it showcases her mature poetic voice and central themes. Her essay collection 'On Lies, Secrets, and Silence' also provides a strong introduction to her prose.