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With what should I begin reading Sylvia Plath?

Asked by Hawaii_Jake (37357points) July 13th, 2016
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I haven’t read any of her work. What should I start with?

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janbb's avatar

“The Bell Jar” if you want to learn about her; “Ariel” if you want to read her poetry.

Jeruba's avatar

^^^ I agree.

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Lemley's avatar

What @janbb said, 100%. Reading the book first will probably help understand her more as a person. But make sure you’ve read Salinger’s Catcher in the rye before The Bell Jar.

Hawaii_Jake's avatar

I will start with Ariel.

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