“Frustrated? Yes. Why? Because it is impossible for me to be God — or the universal woman-and-man — or anything much. I am what I feel and think and do. I want to express my being as fully as I can because I somewhere picked up the idea that I could justify my being alive that way.”
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
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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