Literature

The Power of Adrienne Rich: A Biography

A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice
“A comprehensive biography of . . . one of the most acclaimed poets of her generation and a face of American feminism.”
New York Times


Paperback

Price:
$24.95/£20.00
ISBN:
Published (US):
Apr 15, 2025
Published (UK):
Jun 10, 2025
2020
Pages:
504
Size:
5.5 x 8.5 in.
Illus:
19 b/w illus.
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A major American writer, thinker, and activist, Adrienne Rich (1929–2012) transformed herself from a traditional, Radcliffe-educated lyric poet and married mother of three sons into a path-breaking lesbian-feminist author of forceful, uncompromising prose as well as poetry. In doing so, she emerged as an architect and exemplar of the feminist movement, breaking ranks to denounce the male-dominated literary establishment and paving the way for women writers to take their places in the cultural mainstream. Drawing on a wealth of unpublished materials, including Rich’s correspondence and in-depth interviews with many people who knew her, Hilary Holladay provides a vividly detailed, full-dimensional portrait of a woman whose work and life continue to challenge and inspire new generations.