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Ariel

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Ariel is an iconic collection of poems by Sylvia Plath that explores themes of identity, empowerment, and self-discovery. Written with vivid, striking imagery, these poems delve into personal experiences and emotions, capturing the complexity of the human psyche and the struggle for liberation. Plath's masterful use of language offers deep insight into the inner workings of her mind, making this collection a cornerstone of modern poetry.
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If you're drawn to powerful and evocative poetry, you might appreciate this collection for its intense exploration of themes such as identity, self-discovery, and the complexities of human emotion. The poet's masterful use of language and vivid imagery creates a compelling atmosphere that resonates deeply with readers who are interested in the intersection of personal narrative and universal themes.

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Ariel

Faber 90th Anniversary edition of Plath's best-known collection.

Faber 90th Anniversary edition of Plath's best-known collection

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The poems in Sylvia Plath's Ariel, including many of her best-known such as 'Lady Lazarus', 'Daddy', 'Edge' and 'Paralytic', were all written between the publication in 1960 of Plath's first book, The Colossus, and her death in 1963.

'If the poems are despairing, vengeful and destructive, they are at the same time tender, open to things, and also unusually clever, sardonic, hardminded ... They are works of great artistic purity and, despite all the nihilism, great generosity ... the book is a major literary event.' - A. Alvarez in the Observer

This beautifully designed edition forms part of a series of ten titles celebrating Faber's publishing over the decades.

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Ariel by Sylvia Plath is highly regarded for its transformative language and emotional intensity. Critics praise the collection for its powerful exploration of themes such as identity, nature, and despair, with Plath's distinctive poetic voice being a focal point. Reviews often highlight the vivid imagery and personal depth found throughout the poems, making it a seminal work in modern poetry.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571351169

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and studied at Smith College. In 1955 she went to Cambridge University on a Fulbright scholarship, where she met and later married Ted Hughes. She published one collection of poems in her lifetime, The Colossus (1960), and a novel, The Bell Jar (1963); Ariel was published posthumously in 1965. Her Collected Poems, which contains her poetry written from 1956 until her death, was published in 1981 and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for poetry.

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