Description
This comprehensive collection brings together 224 poems spanning Sylvia Plath's prolific career from 1956 onward, offering readers an unparalleled opportunity to trace the evolution of one of the twentieth century's most influential and celebrated poets. The volume includes selections from her earliest work alongside her final compositions, providing a complete portrait of her distinctive voice—marked by vivid imagery, psychological depth, and unflinching emotional honesty. Expertly edited and annotated by Ted Hughes with an illuminating introduction, this collection contextualizes Plath's work and reveals the full scope of her poetic achievement. From her confessional breakthroughs to her most experimental pieces, these poems showcase the raw power and technical mastery that established Plath as a transformative figure in modern poetry. Essential reading for both longtime admirers and those discovering her work for the first time.
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Published Jan 1, 1992
ISBN: 9780808595045
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First Published
1992
Language
en
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