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“I laugh, and my lipstick leaves a red stain like a bloody crescent moon on the top of the beer can.”

Quote by Sylvia Plath

Book:The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

Work

The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

This book presents the extensive and unedited journals of Sylvia Plath, offering a candid and intimate look into her thoughts, experiences, and creative process throughout her life. 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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