Adrienne Rich

Adrienne Rich (1929–2012) was an American poet, essayist, and feminist. She is known for her truthful and often confrontational work and is recognized for bringing the oppression of women and lesbians to the forefront in poetry. She was involved in anti-war, civil rights, and feminist movements, and received many awards in her lifetime, including the National Book Award and the the Lannan Lifetime Achievement Award.