"Poetess is rare in contemporary usage according to which both sexes are known normally as poets." Rich fought for gender inequality all through her life. A gender rights activist would disapprove of the use of the word 'poetess' as it 'genderizes' the idea of a 'poet'.
This is powerful.
Great video for my last poet writer of a final essay in my American literature course!!!
Yes, indeed. She will be profoundly missed.
A hero, so much love for her ❤️
poet or poetess ?
make it clear please thanks.
I have also many other questions about her can we have a talk on skype or whats app
"Poetess is rare in contemporary usage according to which both sexes are known normally as poets." Rich fought for gender inequality all through her life. A gender rights activist would disapprove of the use of the word 'poetess' as it 'genderizes' the idea of a 'poet'.
how to download this video for a project
Adrienne Rich (1929-2012) R.I.P.
Introduced to Rich by reading about Michelle Carla Cliff. Both brilliant women.