The Bell Jar
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Experience Sylvia Plath's timeless classic like never before with this exquisite deluxe hardbound edition of The Bell Jar. The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath is a hauntingly powerful exploration of identity, mental illness, and the pressures of societal expectations.
This semi-autobiographical novel, first published in 1963, delves into the life of Esther Greenwood, a young woman striving to build a career in the fast-paced world of 1950s New York. As her professional ambitions crumble, Esther spirals into a deep mental and emotional crisis. She feels trapped under the metaphorical "bell jar" that distorts her reality and isolates her from the world.
"If you expect nothing from somebody you are never disappointed."
Explore timeless themes of identity, feminism, and the search for self.
Captures the oppressive societal expectations of 1950s women. A raw, semi-autobiographical account of mental illness and identity. A compelling portrait of the tension between outward success and internal crisis. A psychological fiction that remains relevant across generations.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9789362143426
Publisher: Prakash Books India Private Limited
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 31 March 2025
Country: India
Imprint: Fingerprint! Publishing
Edition: Deluxe Hardbound Edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 224.0mm
Width: 146.0mm
Height: 22.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 212
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