THE BELL JAR
by PLATH, SYLVIA
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- Paperback
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Synopsis
The Bell Jar is a semi-autobiographical novel written by Sylvia Plath, published in 1963. It tells the story of Esther Greenwood, a talented and ambitious young woman who struggles with mental illness and societal pressures in the 1950s. The Bell Jar is a powerful and poignant portrayal of mental health and the pressures faced by young women. Plath's use of language and imagery captures the complexities of Esther's inner world, making the novel a powerful exploration of the human condition. It’s Plath’s only novel, and the book is often regarded as a roman à clef due to its parallelism with the author’s own experiences and her struggle with mental illness. Plath committed suicide a month after The Bell Jar was first published.
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- The Book Shelf (US)
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- 53234
- Title
- THE BELL JAR
- Author
- PLATH, SYLVIA
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used:Good
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- 2
- Keywords
- FICTION - GENERAL,
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