The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

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The complete, uncensored journals of Sylvia Plath—essential reading for anyone who has been moved and fascinated by the poet's life and work. "A genuine literary event.... Plath's journals contain marvels of discovery." — The New York Times Book Review Sylvia Plath's journals were originally published in 1982 in a heavily abridged version authorized by Plath's husband, Ted Hughes. This new edition is an exact and complete transcription of the diaries Plath kept during the last twelve years of her life. Sixty percent of the book is material that has never before been made public, more fully revealing the intensity of the poet's personal and literary struggles, and providing fresh insight into both her frequent desperation and the bravery with which she faced down her demons. Review: Slight damage - Pretty, but came with minor defects. The book also doesnt seem very strong, since it bends very easily in places it shouldn't. Can't wait to read it though! Review: Absolute gem! - There's about 674 pages of journal to read and I'm so excited to read every single page. If you liked The Bell Jar this is absolutely for you! It's very well written, very insightful, dark and funny. The footnotes would be better off being numbered but that's my only criticism.