Clark, Prof Heather (Professor of Contemporary Poetry, Professor

Sylvia Plath: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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ISBN 13:
9780198841470
author:
Clark, Prof Heather (Professor of Contemporary Poetry, Professor
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
17.8 x 11.2 x 1 centimetres (0.1
Genre:
Poetry, General, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£10.37

Description

Sylvia Plath: A Life of Poetry and Power Sylvia Plath was a pivotal figure in 20th-century American literature, whose work continues to resonate with readers today. This biography explores the intersections between Plath's life and work, examining key themes in her poetry collections, novel, and short stories. Heather Clark, a leading Plath scholar, provides a nuanced understanding of Plath's work within the broader context of poetic confessionalism, biography, feminism, politics, and mental illness. Plath's poetry and fiction have had a profound impact on generations of women readers, offering a powerful reflection of their own emotions and experiences. Clark's introduction provides a concise and insightful overview of Plath's life and work, shedding new light on the ways in which Plath has been pathologized and reframing her work for a new generation of readers. The Very Short Introductions series offers a perfect introduction to this complex and fascinating subject, combining facts, analysis, and perspective to make it highly readable and engaging.

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