Adrienne Rich

Born May 16, 1929
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Died March 27, 2012 (Aged years)
Santa Cruz, California, USA
Region North America
Language English
Profession Essayist, Poet
Education Radcliffe College
Period Contemporary
Movements Feminist
Postmodern
Notable Works Diving into the Wreck (1973), The Dream of a Common Language (1978), A Change of World (1951)
Awards National Book Award
Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
Bio Adrienne Rich was a prominent American poet and essayist whose work often dealt with themes of feminism, identity, and social justice. Her poetry is known for its emotional depth and political engagement. Rich’s contributions to literature and activism have made her a significant voice in contemporary literature, influencing discussions on gender, politics, and society.
NoPoemTopic
18Aunt Jennifer’s TigersArt, Oppression, Resistance
17Diving Into the WreckEquipment, Isolation, Myths, Preparation
16I Dream I’m the Death of OrpheusIdentity, Lucidity, Mission, Power
15Living in SinDomesticity, Love, Routine, Studio
14Our Whole LifeExpression, Lies, Pain, Translation
13PowerDenial, Discovery, History, Suffering
12Prospective Immigrants Please NoteChoice, Experience, Memory, Risk
11Rural ReflectionsExpression, Grass, Intent, Nature
10Snapshots of a Daughter-In-LawAngels, Experience, Memory, Transformation
9Sonnet: What Lips My Lips Have KissedLoneliness, Loss, Love, Memory
8Stepping BackwardConnection, Goodbye, Identity, Imperfection
7Twenty-One Love Poems XIXConnection, Love, Reality, Struggle
6Twenty-One Love Poems XVBeach, Circumstances, Failure, Love
5Twenty-One Love Poems XVIConnection, Distance, Intimacy, Love
4Twenty-One Love Poems XVIIAccident, Forces, Love, Struggle