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“I feel, am mad as any writer must in one way be; why not make it real? I am too close to the bourgeois society of suburbia: too close to people I know I must sever my self from them, or be a part of their world: this half and half compromise is intolerable.”

Quote by Sylvia Plath

Work

The Journals of Sylvia Plath

This book includes Plath's intimate reflections, poetry, and prose, offering a glimpse into her thoughts and experiences throughout her life. more

Author

Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath

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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