"You must write, and read, as if your life depended on it." ― Adrienne Rich Reading From Adrienne Rich Poet Added on 1/31/2026 About Adrienne Rich Adrienne Rich was an American poet, essayist, and feminist thinker. Her work explored identity, politics, and social justice across several decades of modern American literature. She received major literary honors including the National Book Award. Born: 1929-05-16 Died: 2012-03-27 View all quotes from Adrienne Rich
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