Sylvia Plathová bola americká poetka, prozaička a autorka poviedok, známa predovšetkým svojou poéziou. Jej dielo sa často zameriava na komplexné vnútorné stavy a psychologické drámy. Plathová skúmala témy identity, traumy a ženskej skúsenosti s prenikavou úprimnosťou. Jej štýl sa vyznačuje intenzívnymi obrazmi a silnou emocionálnou rezonanciou, ktorá čitateľov vtiahne do hlbín ľudskej psychiky.
Po rozchode s manželom, pár dní pred smrťou, napísala Sylvia Plathová, vydatá za anglického básnika Teda Hughesa, báseň, podľa ktorej je pomenovaný výber z jej diela. Jej poézia je predovšetkým výrazom osobného pocitu prelínania života a smrti. Z anglického originálu vybrala, preložila a kalendárium života a diela zostavila Mila Haugová.
Výber básní a úryvkov z denníkových záznamov z kníh The Collected Poems (1981) a The Journals of Sylvia Plath (1982). Kniha tiež obsahuje stručné kalendárium a niekoľko fotografií z autorkinho života. Vybrala, preložila a doslov napísala Mila Haugová.
Esther Greenwoodová, výborná a talentovaná študentka literatúry, odchádza do New Yorku na stáž. Pobyt vo veľkomeste výrazne zapôsobí na jej krehkú psychiku: pocit nečakanej slobody v nej zápasí s výchovou vštepeným pocitom zodpovednosti. Ester túži byť sama sebou a zároveň nechce sklamaťočakávania blízkych. Návrat domov jej psychický stav zhorší, navyše ju neprijmú do kurzu tvorivého písania, po čom veľmi túžila. Matka ju donúti vyhľadať psychiatrickú pomoc. Napriek terapii Esther upadá a má pocit, akoby „uviazla pod skleneným zvonom a lapala po vzduchu“.
»Meist sind Betten, Betten / für den Schlaf und für die Ruh / Die besten Betten aber sind: / Viel interessanter – hör mal zu.« Ein Lesevergnügen von Sylvia Plath, nicht nur nachts zu lesen, für: Schlafmützen, Nachtschwärmer, Langschläfer, Schlafwandler, Morgenmuffel, Siebenschläfer, Tagträumer, Kuschelbären, Prinzessinnen auf der Erbse...
A beautifully repackaged edition of these intimate, compelling journals.
Ariel was the second book of Sylvia Plath's poetry to be published, and was originally published in 1965, two years after her death by suicide. The poems in Ariel, with their free flowing images and characteristically menacing psychic landscapes, marked a dramatic turn from Plath's earlier Colossus poems.
A children's story by Sylvia Plath which was found in manuscript form after her death. Max Nix lives with his mama and papa and six brothers in a small village called Winkelburg. Max longs for a suit - not just a workaday suit, but one for doing everything. One day, a mysterious parcel arrives.
Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) was a defining figure in twentieth-century poetry, and her vivid, complex work continues to resonate with new generations. In this collection of her letters, much of which is previously unpublished, Plath's unaltered voice shines through, offering candid insights into her personal life. Her correspondence is playful and engaging, addressing family, friends, and professional contacts with her characteristic wit. The letters trace Plath's remarkable literary journey, revealing the origins of her poems, fiction, and journalism. Despite mixed receptions to her work, she remained committed to her creative vision, navigating both acceptance and rejection. A well-read and curious observer, Plath provides intriguing commentary on contemporary culture. Editors Peter K. Steinberg and Karen V. Kukil, renowned Plath scholars, include comprehensive footnotes and an extensive index based on thorough research. Accompanied by photographs and Plath's own drawings, they expertly contextualize the correspondence. This selection highlights pivotal moments in Plath's adolescence, her turbulent undergraduate years at Smith College, her move to England and Cambridge University, and her relationship with Ted Hughes, including a wealth of unseen letters that illuminate their extraordinary creative partnership.
The second volume of this landmark edition of Sylvia Plath's correspondence.
The collection showcases the powerful and poignant verse of a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, known for her intense emotional depth and artistic brilliance. Through brutally honest self-exploration, the poems—such as "Lady Lazarus" and "Daddy"—reflect personal tragedy while resonating with universal themes. Plath's work continues to shape contemporary poetry, leaving a lasting impact with its raw intensity and vivid imagery.
