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The journals of Sylvia Plath, 1950-1962

The journals of Sylvia Plath, 1950-1962

PoetryBiography & MemoirEssays
Pages
742
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the raw, unvarnished thoughts of Sylvia Plath in these complete journals, spanning over a decade of her life. This collection offers an intimate look into the mind of a poet whose work profoundly impacted 20th-century literature. Explore her personal and literary battles with unprecedented honesty, revealing both her struggles and her resilience.

Prose complexity
10/10

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EmotionalReflectiveDarkThought-Provoking
Morally Grey

Genres

Biography & Memoir Essays Poetry

About the author

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Sylvia Plath

Sylvia Plath was an American poet, novelist, children's author, and short story author. Sylvia Plath was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1932 and educated at Smith College and Newham College, Cambridge. There she met the poet Ted Hughs, whom she married in 1956. The couple settled permanently in England, and they had two children, a son and a daughter, before separating in 1962. She suffered from clinical depression for most of her adulthood, and lost her life to it in 1963.

Frequently asked questions

  • How does this edition differ from the 1982 version of the journals?

    This 2000 edition is an unabridged, faithful transcription of the original manuscripts held at Smith College, whereas the 1982 version was heavily edited and omitted significant portions of the text. Approximately 60 percent of the material in this collection was previously unpublished and unavailable to the public before this release.

  • Are all of Sylvia Plath's journals included in this volume?

    These journals cover the period from 1950 to 1962, but they do not represent the entirety of her life's writing. Notably, the final journal covering the period from late 1959 until her death in 1963 is missing, as it was destroyed by her husband, Ted Hughes.

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