Who among the following was the first to use the term, "confessional" in a review of Robert Lowell's 'Life Studies'?
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A.
M.L. Rosenthal
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B.
Sylvia Plath
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C.
John Berryman
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D.
Adrienne Rich
Correct Answer:
A. M.L. Rosenthal
Explanation:
M.L. Rosenthal coined the term 'Confessional' in a review of Robert Lowell's 'Life Studies' to describe poetry focused on intense personal experiences, including mental illness, sexuality, and mortality. Prominent figures in this movement include Sylvia Plath, Robert Lowell, Anne Sexton, Allen Ginsberg, and W.D. Snodgrass. Therefore, option (a) is correct.
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