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Anne Sexton, a trailblazing poet who opened doors for countless female writers, is celebrated in this fresh compilation curated by her daughter and literary executor, Linda Gray Sexton. Before her untimely demise in October 1974, Sexton had, in less than twenty years, amassed a body of work that earned her the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and established her as a leading voice of her era. Her unflinching exploration of taboo subjects—from mental illness and substance abuse to menstruation and infidelity—sent shockwaves through American society.
Sexton's reputation is nothing short of legendary. Her verses, translated into more than thirty languages, continue to captivate readers worldwide. In her native United States, she remains a beacon for poets and readers alike, admired for her raw perceptions, vibrant expressions, confessional candour, and fervent passion. Astonishingly, despite her enduring influence, no new British edition of her work has been published in decades. 'Mercies' rectifies this oversight, offering readers a carefully curated selection from the oeuvre of this remarkable poetic force of nature.
Book ISBN: | 9780241460399 |
Book Author: | Anne Sexton |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 132 x 196 x 18 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2020-11-05 |
Book Pagination: | 272 pages |
Book Weight: | 206g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’