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The Bell Jar. Illustrated

Name: The Bell Jar. Illustrated
ISBN: 9786178616663

Sylvia Plath,

Victoria Lucas,

English
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eBook - ePub

The Bell Jar. Illustrated

Sylvia Plath,

Victoria Lucas,

About this book

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath is a haunting and powerful semi-autobiographical novel that explores the inner life of a young woman struggling with identity, societal expectations, and mental illness. First published in 1963 under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas, the novel remains a deeply influential work of modern American literature. The story follows Esther Greenwood, a bright and ambitious college student who wins a prestigious internship in New York City. What begins as a promising experience quickly unravels as Esther feels increasingly disconnected from the glamorous world around her and begins to spiral into depression. Plath's prose is both lyrical and razor-sharp, capturing the nuances of Esther's internal conflict with remarkable precision. Through her protagonist's descent into mental illness, Plath explores themes of alienation, gender roles, and the suffocating pressures of perfectionism and conformity. The novel's title, The Bell Jar, serves as a metaphor for Esther's feeling of being trapped—cut off from the world, observing life through a distorted, isolating lens. It remains a powerful symbol of the struggle with mental health and the search for personal freedom. Deeply personal and emotionally resonant, The Bell Jar is a landmark work that continues to speak to generations of readers with its honesty, vulnerability, and literary brilliance.

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