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The Сlassic Сollection of Sylvia Plath
The Bell Jar, The Colossus and Other PoemsBy Sylvia PlathNarrated by Peter CoatesLength7h 32m
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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
33Lorelei
2The Bell Jar - Intro
34Point Shirley
3The Bell Jar. Chapter One
35The Bull of Bendylaw
4The Bell Jar. Chapter Two
36All the Dead Dears
5The Bell Jar. Chapter Three
37Aftermath
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6The Bell Jar. Chapter Four
38The Thin People
7The Bell Jar. Chapter Five
39Suicide Off Egg Rock
8The Bell Jar. Chapter Six
40Mushrooms
9The Bell Jar. Chapter Seven
41I Want, I Want
10The Bell Jar. Chapter Eight
42Watercolor of Grantchester Meadows
11The Bell Jar. Chapter Nine
43The Ghost's Leavetaking
12The Bell Jar. Chapter Ten
44A Winter Ship
13The Bell Jar. Chapter Eleven
45Full Fathom Five
14The Bell Jar. Chapter Twelve
46Blue Moles
15The Bell Jar. Chapter Thirteen
47Strumpet Song
16The Bell Jar. Chapter Fourteen
48Man in Black
17The Bell Jar. Chapter Fifteen
49Snakecharmer
18The Bell Jar. Chapter Sixteen
50The Hermit at Outermost House
19The Bell Jar. Chapter Seventeen
51The Disquieting Muses
20The Bell Jar. Chapter Eighteen
52Medallion
21The Bell Jar. Chapter Nineteen
53The Companionable Ills
22The Bell Jar. Chapter Twenty
54Moonrise
23The Colossus and Other Poems - Intro
55Spinster
24The Manor Garden
56Frog Autumn
25Two Views of a Cadaver Room
57Mussel Hunter at Rock Harbor
26Night Shift
58The Beekeeper's Daughter
27Sow
59The Times Are Tidy
28The Eye-mote
60The Burnt-out Spa
29Hardcastle Crags
61Sculptor
30Faun
62Flute Notes from a Reedy Pond
31Departure
63The Stones
32The Colossus
64The Сlassic Сollection of Sylvia Plath - Outro
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