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The Сlassic Сollection of Sylvia Plath
The Bell Jar, The Colossus and Other PoemsBy Sylvia PlathNarrated by Peter CoatesLength7h 32m
About this audiobook
This collection brings together two of Sylvia Plath's most iconic works, showcasing her profound influence on modern literature. The Bell Jar, Plath's only novel, offers a deeply personal and haunting portrayal of a young woman's struggle with mental illness. Set against the backdrop of 1950s America, it follows Esther Greenwood, an ambitious and talented writer, as she descends into a world of depression and alienation. Through vivid, evocative prose, Plath explores themes of identity, societal pressure, and personal freedom, making The Bell Jar a timeless exploration of the human psyche.
Alongside her novel, this collection features The Colossus and Other Poems, Plath's first collection of poetry. These poems, marked by their emotional intensity and linguistic brilliance, reveal the depth of her imagination and the complexity of her inner world. Drawing from mythology, history, and personal experience, Plath's poetry delves into themes of grief, creativity, and self-exploration.
Contents:
The Bell Jar
The Colossus and Other Poems
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length7 hrs 32 mins
Narrated byPeter Coates
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateFeb 12, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Сlassic Сollection of Sylvia Plath - Intro
26Night Shift
2The Bell Jar - Intro
27Sow
3The Bell Jar. Chapter One
28The Eye-mote
4The Bell Jar. Chapter Two
29Hardcastle Crags
5The Bell Jar. Chapter Three
30Faun
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6The Bell Jar. Chapter Four
31Departure
7The Bell Jar. Chapter Five
32The Colossus
8The Bell Jar. Chapter Six
33Lorelei
9The Bell Jar. Chapter Seven
34Point Shirley
10The Bell Jar. Chapter Eight
35The Bull of Bendylaw
11The Bell Jar. Chapter Nine
36All the Dead Dears
12The Bell Jar. Chapter Ten
37Aftermath
13The Bell Jar. Chapter Eleven
38The Thin People
14The Bell Jar. Chapter Twelve
39Suicide Off Egg Rock
15The Bell Jar. Chapter Thirteen
40Mushrooms
16The Bell Jar. Chapter Fourteen
41I Want, I Want
17The Bell Jar. Chapter Fifteen
42Watercolor of Grantchester Meadows
18The Bell Jar. Chapter Sixteen
43The Ghost's Leavetaking
19The Bell Jar. Chapter Seventeen
44A Winter Ship
20The Bell Jar. Chapter Eighteen
45Full Fathom Five
21The Bell Jar. Chapter Nineteen
46Blue Moles
22The Bell Jar. Chapter Twenty
47Strumpet Song
23The Colossus and Other Poems - Intro
48Man in Black
24The Manor Garden
49Snakecharmer
25Two Views of a Cadaver Room
50The Hermit at Outermost House
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