Marge Piercy

About

American poet and author known for Gone to Soldiers, a bestselling historical novel. Her other works include Body of Glass, Summer People, and Woman on the Edge of Time.

Before Fame

She attended Northwestern University and the University of Michigan.

Trivia

She explored feminist themes in works such as What are Big Girls Made Of and The Longings of Women.

Family Life

She settled in Massachusetts with her husband, Ira Wood.

Associated With

She was inspired by the work of confessional poet Sylvia Plath.