Plath, Sylvia
The Colossus
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571240081
- author:
- Plath, Sylvia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 1 centimetres (0.12
- Genre:
- Works by individual poets: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Sylvia Plath's The Colossus is a collection of poetry that showcases her unique voice and style. Originally published in 1960, this volume of poetry was the only one published before her death in 1963. The poems in this collection demonstrate Plath's originality and mastery of language, featuring vivid and precise imagery that has become a hallmark of her work. The poems in The Colossus are notable for their seriousness and lack of sentimentality, instead focusing on the raw power of language. As one critic noted, Plath's poetry is "good poetry" that demands to be taken seriously, with a no-nonsense air that is both admirable and unsettling. This collection is a testament to Plath's skill as a poet and her ability to convey complex emotions through simple yet powerful language.
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