In 1955, after the birth of her second daughter, Sexton attempted suicide (Discovering Biographies 2). ... Martin Orne, who encouraged her to write poems as a form of therapy (Discovering Biographies 1). ... In 1974, Anne committed suicide using carbon monoxide (Discovering Biographies 2). ... Anne was often compared to Sylvia Plath but distinguishes herself from Plath in her interest in the flesh rather than in emblem of pain and mutilation (American Literature 3596). ... Through out her career, Anne wrote not only poetry but also short stories and books for children as well. ...

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