Poets who died on February 11

Take a focused look at the poets who passed away on February 11. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1963 Sylvia Plath

  Sylvia Plath was an American poet, novelist, and short-story writer, best known for her confessional poetry and her semi-autobiographical novel 'The Bell Jar.' She became a leading figure in 20th-century literature for her intense, emotional voice and her influential contribution to the genre of confessional poetry. [bio]