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May Sarton

American poet, novelist, and memoirist (1912-1995) · Belgium · On the map · Writers · Died at 83

Eleanore Marie Sarton, known by the pen name May Sarton, was a Belgian and American novelist, poet, and memoirist. Notably, Sarton came out as a lesbian in her writing in 1965, a time when it was highly unusual to do so.

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Awards

American Book Awards1985
Guggenheim Fellowship1954
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

About this person

Country
Belgium
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1995 · aged 83