Jan Clausen

Reflections on the Life and Legacy of Adrienne Rich

Adrienne Rich, a poet and essayist who profoundly influenced a generation of modern American writers, died yesterday at the age of 82.  Rich was known as the poet of the women’s movement. Her most renowned collection, “Diving into the Wreck,” was published in the midst of the feminist revolution in 1971. Her poetry touched on a […]