Memorial · Boston

May Sarton

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May Sarton, a Belgian and American writer, pursued a career across multiple literary forms, including novels, poetry, and memoirs. She publicly acknowledged her identity as a lesbian through her published works in 1965, an act of considerable openness for that era. Her literary output explored various themes throughout her life.

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