Sarah Kane was a British playwright known for her intense and provocative works. Born on August 3, 1971, in Brentwood, Essex, she gained recognition in the 1990s for her plays that explored themes of love, suffering, and mental illness. Her most famous works include Blasted, Cleansed, and 4.48 Psychosis, which challenged traditional theatrical conventions and often featured graphic content. Kane's writing style is characterized by its emotional rawness and stark language. Despite her short career, which ended with her tragic death in 1999, she has had a lasting impact on contemporary theater and is considered a key figure in the In-Yer-Face Theatre movement.