The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide (BrightSummaries.com)

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ISBN 10: 2808012233 / ISBN 13: 9782808012232

Published by BrightSummaries.com, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide (BrightSummaries.com)
• Publisher: BrightSummaries.com
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 2808012233
• ISBN 13: 9782808012232
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Unlock the more straightforward side of The Bell Jar with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, a semi-autobiographical novel which follows Esther Greenwood, a young woman who is undertaking an internship in New York when her mental health begins to decline, leading to stays in a series of psychiatric institutions. The novel is semi-autobiographical: Plath's own struggles with depression are well-documented, and she underwent electroconvulsive therapy as part of her "treatment". The Bell Jar is widely admired for its unsparing depiction of the paranoia, stifling conformism and gender inequality that characterised America during the 1950s, and its popularity has not waned in the decades since it was first published. Sylvia Plath was an American novelist and poet. Her best-known works are The Bell Jar and the poetry collection Ariel, which was published posthumously in 1965 (Plath committed suicide in 1963). Find out everything you need to know about The Bell Jar 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!