The Voice of the Poet : Anne Sexton

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Summary: But life is a trick, life is a kitten in a sack
Review: I assume if you're looking at this item that you'll already be somewhat familiar with Sexton's work, so I'll comment only on the recording itself, in an objective (and objectifying!) sense. Anne Sexton, if I may say so, has an incredible voice. It's deep and throaty, as if she's had a few drinks and continues to chain-smoke as she reads (which is entirely possible). Among my favorite poems to hear Anne read is "Some Foreign Letters," in which she achieves an intensely acerbic tone, spitting out the words to her subject. I've seen a different recording, in which she reads that same poem, and she pronounces it tenderly, with an obvious affection for the woman she's talking to. Hearing these differences, the way that one poet seems to change her mind about her own work, is fascinating.

Anne Sexton's voice is gorgeous, and her poetry makes so much sense when read by the woman herself. Buy this recording.

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Summary: If you like Sexton's poerty
Review: Reading Anne Sexton's poetry is amazing by itself, so imagine what it would be like to hear them read out loud by miss Sexton herself. A great experience for a true poetry lover.