Clark, Heather
Red Comet: A New York Times Top 10 Book of 2021
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529113143
- author:
- Clark, Heather
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 1152
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 15.2 x 5 centimeters (0.5
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Sylvia Plath's life was marked by both brilliance and tragedy. This biography brings to light the poet's world with unprecedented balance and depth. Heather Clark draws on new material to explore Sylvia's early relationships, her time at Cambridge, and her tumultuous marriage to Ted Hughes, shedding new light on the events leading up to her death. Through clear-eyed portraits of those who surrounded Plath, including her friends and family, Clark offers a nuanced understanding of the poet's final days. The book also features illuminating readings of Plath's poems, revealing the woman behind the iconic works. A first-class biography that reads like a novel, Red Comet is a compelling portrait of a complex and fascinating figure.
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