“Perhaps you considered yourself an oracle, Mouthpiece of the dead, or of some god or other. Thirty years now I have labored To dredge the silt from your throat. I am none the wiser.”
Quote by Sylvia Plath
Work
The Colossus: and Other Poems
This volume is a compilation of poems, including the renowned piece 'The Colossus', and additional works that reflect the author's poetic style and thematic concerns. more
Author
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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