The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

by Plath, Sylvia
ISBN: 9780385720250
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A major literary event--the complete, uncensored journals of Sylvia Plath, published in their entirety for the first time.

Sylvia Plath's journals were originally published in 1982 in a heavily abridged version authorized by Plath's husband, Ted Hughes. This new edition is an exact and complete transcription of the diaries Plath kept during the last twelve years of her life. Sixty percent of the book is material that has never before been made public, more fully revealing the intensity of the poet's personal and literary struggles, and providing fresh insight into both her frequent desperation and the bravery with which she faced down her demons. The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath is essential reading for all who have been moved and fascinated by Plath's life and work.

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Plath, Sylvia
  • ISBN: 9780385720250
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 7.99 x 1.55
  • Number Of Pages: 768
  • Publication Year: 2000
Language: English

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  • Excellent, intimate look into the life of Sylvia Plath

    LJ W. - 6 years 1 month ago

    Amazing view of the author behind The Bell Jar and Ariel. Would recommend for anyone interested in the details of Plath’s daily and inner life. The way the editors structured the journals is a bit confusing at times (no clear indication of what date goes with what entry, etc), and the appendices contain entire diaries that could have been displayed chronologically with the rest of the entries, but where not for some reason. Either way, a fascinating book full of detail and life.

  • Plath's unfiltered thoughts resonate with a contemporary audience

    Sky K. - 6 years 11 months ago

    Reading Plath's entries feels like a raw conversation with a stranger late at night when you have nothing to lose. She is bold and unfiltered - speaking openly (even if only to herself) about the taboo desires and dark thoughts that young women have. Despite being composed of prose, she remains lyrical and wains between hopeful and dark cynicism.

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