Adrienne Rich (1929-2012): The Life of the Legendary Poet & Activist

democracynow.org - The legendary poet, essayist and feminist Adrienne Rich, who died on Tuesday at the age of 82, was one of the most celebrated poets of the last half century and a lifelong advocate for women, gay and lesbian rights, peace and racial justice. Rich drew widespread acclaim for her many volumes of poetry and prose, which brought the oppression of women and lesbians into the public spotlight. She was a key figure in the women's movement and an uncompromising critic of the powerful. In 1997, Rich famously declined to accept the National Medal of Arts in a protest against the Clinton administration, writing that art "means nothing if it simply decorates the dinner table of power which holds it hostage." We remember Rich's life with Pulitzer Prize winning author Alice Walker and Rich's literary agent Frances Goldin.
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[@kennethhenderson4412]

Great video for my last poet writer of a final essay in my American literature course!!!

[@kakudokurisu1050]

This is powerful.

[@erindekeyz]

A hero, so much love for her ❤️

[@HerAeolianHarp]

Yes, indeed. She will be profoundly missed.

[@micoforion]

Adrienne Rich (1929-2012) R.I.P.

[@jesus092810]

how to download this video for a project

[@qasim5233]

poet or poetess ?
make it clear please thanks.

[@qasim5233]

I have also many other questions about her can we have a talk on skype or whats app

[@perspective4738]

"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'.

[@London_miss234]

Introduced to Rich by reading about Michelle Carla Cliff. Both brilliant women.