Sylvia Plath
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- Finding Out About Sylvia PlathIt has been said that Sylvia Plath's life is reflected in many of her poems, in particular the poem entitled "Daddy." If you are interested in finding out more read on.
- Poetry Explication: Sylvia Plath's "Morning Song"The whole thing is a ruse: a hoax. If maternity is a woman's highest ambition, then it is a sorry one indeed.
The Depression of Sylvia PlathSylvia Plath's poems featured in Ariel show the spiraling down of her life before her suicide.- Ted Hughes Poem on Wife Sylvia Plath's Death to Be PublishedA poem written by Ted Hughes detailing the events leading up to Sylvia Plath's suicide has been located in the British Library in London.
Sylvia Plath, Private Demons, Personal Turmoil and Natural TalentSylvia Plath was a brilliant poetess, overcoming great tragedy to give way to major depression.- Interpretation of Margret Atwood's A Visit and Sylvia Plath's MirrorThe following is my personal interpretation of Margret Atwood's A Visit and Sylvia Plath's Mirror.
- Sylvia Plath was a Female Poet and Author to RememberSylvia Plath was the author of The Bell Jar, Colossus, and Ariel among other titles. These books and poetry collections are stunning feasts of imagery and thought. Plath should be remembered in Women's History circles for generations.
- Analysis of Sylvia Plath's Poem MirrorAn analysis of Sylvia Plath's poem Mirror.
- A Comparison of "My Papa's Waltz" by Theodore Roethke to "Daddy" by Sylvia PlathThis essay examines the paternal relationships of the poets Theodore Roethke and Sylvia Plath by comparing and contrasting the poem "Daddy" by Sylvia Plath with "My Papa's Waltz" by Theodore Roethke.
Sylvia Plath and Her Attitudes Regarding MenExplains how poet Sylvia Plath used imagery and metaphor to show her negative attitudes about men- Sylvia Plath: A Depressed GirlStory about a depressed girl.
- Sylvia Plath's 'An Appearance'Another analysis of another classic Sylvia Plath poem.
- The Bell Jar by Sylvia PlathI was impressed, but I didn't realize how huge an impact this book had on me until I awoke in the middle of the night after a dark, terrifying nightmare and couldn't go back to sleep.
- Sylvia Plath's Son, Thomas Hughes Commits SuicideThe world of poetry faced yet another grave announcement from the Plath family today. Nicholas Plath was found dead at his Alaska home on March 16, 2009.
- Sylvia Plath's Son-Nicholas Hughes, Has Committed SuicideNicholas Hughes, the son of poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, has committed suicide, according to the AFP.
- Sylvia Plath's Son, Nicholas Hughes, Commits Suicide in AlaskaIt would be an understatement to say that the life of poet Sylvia Plath was tragic. In 1963, After years of suffering from depression, she committed suicide. Her son Nicholas Hughes also lost his battle with depression. On March 16, he hanged himself.
- Nicholas Hughes, Son of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, Commits SuicideHughes, 47, had been a marine biologist at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He hanged himself at his home in Alaska and had been battling depression for a long time.
- Sylvia Plath- in The Bell Jar After 40 YearsA feminist review on the film 'Sylvia' and how Hollywood portrays Sylvia Plath.
- Analyzing "Lady Lazarus" by Sylvia PlathThe well-known poet, Sylvia Plath wrote many poems which were quite often believed to have clues as to why she eventually committed suicide. Here is an analysis of one of her famous poems, "Lady Lazarus".
- The Manifestation of Mental Illness in Sylvia Plath's PoetryExplicating a poem such as Lady Lazarus is not an easy task. The reader must know specific incidents in Plath's biography (such as suicide attempts, abusive relations and chronic mental illness) to fully grasp the complexity of the text.
- Autobiographical Influences in the Poetry of Sylvia PlathA summary of autobiographical influences in her poetry
- Comparing the Poetry of Sylvia Plath and Ann SextonCompare & Contrast of poets Annie Sexton & Sylvia Plath: an exploration into the dark side of poetry.
- My Two Dads: Sylvia Plath and the Electra ComplexAn analysis of Sylvia Plath's most famous and infamous poem, Daddy.
44 Years Later: Remembering Poet Sylvia PlathSylvia Plath committed suicide in 1963, eighteen years before I was even born. And yet her poetry has affected me in ways I can't even begin to explain. 44 years after her suicide, I celebrate her life by remembering the woman, the poet, Sylvia Plath.- Sylvia Plath's CutThis is an in-depth poetry analysis of Sylvia Plath's poem, "Cut".
- Sylvia Plath: Troubled Woman, Talented Author, Whose Life Ended in SuicideThe works of Sylvia Plath have come back into the literary mainstream with the release of her Ariel in it's original format. She has some twisted views on motherhood in general, but many of her works are overwhelmingly good.
- Sylvia Plath's Poem Daddy: A ReviewI had the privilege to watch Sylvia Plath's life story portrayed by Gwyneth Paltrow. There I've gotten interest in her poetry. I liked Daddy. Why? Better read this.
- You, PoetessFree verse/intended spoken word meant to empower the struggling poetess and honor the ones who lost their struggle.
- 10 Books for Eclectic ReadersThis is a list put together by a former library volunteer. It is a reading list, which describes books that readers with varying tastes might enjoy.
- Review of Sylvia Plath's Poem MirrorThe following is a personal interpretation of Sylvia Plath's poem Mirror.
- Review of Sylvia Plath's "The Bell Jar""To the person in the bell jar, blank and stopped as a dead baby, the world itself is the bad dream."
- Inspired by Sylvia PlathThis poem is inspired by Sylvia Plath's life and writings.
- Eternal Flamea poem
- Analysis of Mirror by Sylvia PlathA brief analysis of a poem by Sylvia Plath.
- Analysis and Paraphrase of Mirror by Sylvia PlathAging and identity, they are interdependent. One is not without the other. The poem raises thoughts that will interest the reader.
- The Truth Behind Sylvia Plath's "Mirror"This poem is incredibly beautiful and honest as well as quite simple in terms of its story. The poem is written from the perspective of a mirror who takes us on a journey focused on its purpose as well as the importance of the mirror's existence.
- "Lady Lazarus" Poem by Sylvia PlathSylvia Plath celebrates the times she has died, and she's proud of it, "I do it exceptionally well." Also, she makes fun of herself, of her situation--her misery--her attempts to commit suicide, "I guess you could say I've a call."
- Sylvia Plath's 'The Applicant'Syliva Plath's poem 'The Applicant' presents marriage as a binding contract between two defective products rather than people.
- Discussing Sylvia Plath's "Mirror"Despite her rejection of the internal meaning that the poem may or may not have, is there anyway to ignore the symbols and view this work absolutely?
- Short Bio of Poet Sylvia PlathA brief essay on the life of Sylvia Plath including minimal exploration of select poems. Focuses on the poems "Daddy" and "Ariel."
