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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Ariel by Sylvia Plath, the author’s final collection of poetry, which was first published in 1965, two years after her suicide. Many of the poems it contains were written in her final winter before her death, and the collection as a whole explores subjects including mental illness, depression, motherhood, illness and family relationships. This analysis features an outline of the overarching structure and key themes of the collections, as well as a closer reading of the poems “Ariel”, “Daddy”, “Lady Lazarus” and “Tulips”. Sylvia Plath was an American novelist and poet. Her best-known works are the novel The Bell Jar (first published in 1963 under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas) and the poetry collection Ariel.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Ariel by Sylvia Plath, the author’s final collection of poetry, which was first published in 1965, two years after her suicide. Many of the poems it contains were written in her final winter before her death, and the collection as a whole explores subjects including mental illness, depression, motherhood, illness and family relationships. This analysis features an outline of the overarching structure and key themes of the collections, as well as a closer reading of the poems “Ariel”, “Daddy”, “Lady Lazarus” and “Tulips”. Sylvia Plath was an American novelist and poet. Her best-known works are the novel The Bell Jar (first published in 1963 under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas) and the poetry collection Ariel.
Find out everything you need to know about Ariel in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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