Tag: Sylvia Plath

The Bell Jar – Sylvia Plath

READ FOR BOOKCLUBChosen by Jodie. Esther Greenwood’s story is remarkably similar to Sylvia Plath’s own life and struggles and is considered autobiographical fiction, despite being written under a pseudonym. Esther is an editor with mental illness who soon succumbs to being institutionally committed, fighting… Continue Reading “The Bell Jar – Sylvia Plath”

The Bell Jar – Sylvia Plath

READ FOR TEN YEAR BOOKCLUB REUNION Chosen by Suzy Plath’s shocking, realistic, and intensely emotional novel about Esther Greenwood, a brilliant, beautiful, talented, and successful woman who is falling into the grip of insanity. … because wherever I sat—on the deck of a ship… Continue Reading “The Bell Jar – Sylvia Plath”

Selected Poetry II

Theme: Ways To Be A Successful Woman Poetry studied: Slyvia Plath: Disquieting Muses Arrival of the B Box Lady Lazarus Adrienne Rich: Orion Diving Into The Wreck The Mirror Into Which Two Are Seen As One Orion by Adrienne Rich: Far back when I… Continue Reading “Selected Poetry II”