- Audiobook
- 2025
- 7 hrs 32 mins
- Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Title
The Сlassic Сollection of Sylvia Plath
Description
This collection brings together two of Sylvia Plath's most iconic works, showcasing her profound influence on modern literature. The Bell Jar, Plath's only novel, offers a deeply personal and haunting portrayal of a young woman's struggle with mental illness. Set against the backdrop of 1950s America, it follows Esther Greenwood, an ambitious and talented writer, as she descends into a world of depression and alienation. Through vivid, evocative prose, Plath explores themes of identity, societal pressure, and personal freedom, making The Bell Jar a timeless exploration of the human psyche.
Alongside her novel, this collection features The Colossus and Other Poems, Plath's first collection of poetry. These poems, marked by their emotional intensity and linguistic brilliance, reveal the depth of her imagination and the complexity of her inner world. Drawing from mythology, history, and personal experience, Plath's poetry delves into themes of grief, creativity, and self-exploration.
Contents:
The Bell Jar
The Colossus and Other Poems
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The Сlassic Сollection of Sylvia Plath
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EN
ISBN Audio:
4069828174085
Publication date:
February 11, 2025
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Duration
7 hrs 32 mins
Product type
AUDIO
Explicit:
No
Audio drama:
No
Unabridged:
Yes
About the author:
Sylvia Plath (1932 – 1963) was an American poet and author. She is credited with advancing the genre of confessional poetry and is best known for The Colossus and Other Poems (1960), Ariel (1965), and The Bell Jar, a semi-autobiographical novel published in 1963. The Collected Poems was published in 1981, which included previously unpublished works. For this collection Plath was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in Poetry in 1982, making her the fourth to receive this honor posthumously.
