Anne Sexton was an American poet known for her confessional style, which explores personal experiences and emotions. Born on November 9, 1928, in Newton, Massachusetts, she gained recognition in the 1960s for her candid writing about mental illness, love, and death. Her work often reflects her struggles with depression and her experiences in psychiatric hospitals. Sexton published several acclaimed poetry collections, including To Bedlam and Part Way Back and Live or Die, the latter winning the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1967. She is considered a significant figure in contemporary American literature and has influenced many poets with her raw and honest approach to writing.