Journals of Sylvia Plath Plath, Sylvia; Hughes, Ted and McCullough, Frances Mouson

Description

1991 printing. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and large bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-read copy of Sylvia Plath’s “Journals” offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the 20th century’s most influential poets and writers. Published in 1982, these unabridged journals span the years 1950-1962, chronicling Plath’s inner thoughts and experiences leading up to her tragic death at age 30. Readers are drawn into Plath’s vivid accounts of her struggles with depression, her turbulent marriage to poet Ted Hughes, and her fierce ambition as a writer. Despite its worn exterior, this edition preserves the raw emotion and haunting prose that have captivated generations of readers. For Plath enthusiasts and scholars, these journals are an invaluable primary source, revealing the depths of her anguish and the brilliance of her literary voice. A must-have for any collection exploring 20th-century literature, feminism, and the complexities of the human psyche.