Courage | Essays and Criticism
- The Mythology of Anne Sexton's Life
Semansky has published widely in the field of twentieth-century poetry and culture. In the following essay, he considers the role “Courage” plays in the mythology of Anne Sexton’s life.
- Significant Flaws in Poem
In this essay, the author argues that “Courage” “suffers from a number of significant flaws.”
- Ironic Twists
In the following essay, the author considers the ironic twists that result when courage fragments into false heroism and bitterness in Anne Sexton’s poem.

