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“The body is amazingly stubborn when it comes to sacrificing itself to the annihilating directions of the mind.”

Quote by Sylvia Plath

Book:Letters Home

Work

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

Author

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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