Birthdate: May 16, 1929
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Died: March 27, 2012
Adrienne Cecile Rich was a renowned American poet, essayist, and feminist recognized for her significant contributions in the latter part of the 20th century. Through her poetry, she shed light on the struggles faced by women and lesbians, challenging conventional feminist norms and advocating for the “lesbian continuum.” Rich’s collection “A Change of World” received the prestigious Yale Series of Younger Poets Award, chosen by W. H. Auden. She made a bold stance by rejecting the National Medal of Arts as a form of protest against governmental decisions impacting arts funding.
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