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“Love set you going like a fat gold watch. The midwife slapped your footsoles, and your bald cry Took its place among the elements.”

Quote by Sylvia Plath

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American poet, novelist, and playwright. Her works are known for their profound emotion and unique style, and she is considered one of the most important female writers of the 20th century. more

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