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“I hate it, find it hideous, loathsome. I have built it up to a devouring, malicious monster. I am letting it ruin my whole life. My reason is leaving me, and I want to get out of this.”

Quote by Sylvia Plath

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Letters Home

This book compiles letters written by an individual to a single recipient, offering insights into the sender's experiences and emotions during their travels or correspondence. more

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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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