"Poetry led me by the hand out of madness." ― Anne Sexton Madness Poetry From Anne Sexton Poet Added on 1/31/2026 About Anne Sexton Anne Sexton was an American poet associated with confessional poetry and known for intensely personal verse. She received major literary recognition, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Born: 1928-11-09 Died: 1974-10-04 View all quotes from Anne Sexton