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Sarton

American  
[sahr-tn] / ˈsɑr tn /

noun

  1. May, 1912–95, U.S. poet, novelist, and playwright.


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But the performances — lit theatrically, in old, empty spaces in London and Brighton — feature backup singers, a string quartet and an appearance by Marianne Faithfull, reciting the May Sarton poem “Prayer Before Work.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2022

Burroughs and Sarton seeded in me a craving for more from those who look within by looking outside.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2022

A line by May Sarton that he would have enjoyed: One must think like a hero to behave like a merely decent human being.

From The Guardian • Feb. 1, 2020

The Lioness in Winter recounts Burack-Weiss’ coming to terms with life past 70, a quest she pursued by immersing herself in the work of several old female writers she regards as adepts: May Sarton, M.F.K.

From Slate • Jan. 8, 2016

Such statements have led to Sarton becoming someone who is quoted only to show how naïve we once were.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton