The Colossus and Other Poems by Sylvia Plath

The Colossus and Other Poems

Sylvia Plath

84 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction classics poetry reflective slow-paced

Description

With this startling, exhilarating book of poems, which was first published in 1960, Sylvia Plath burst into literature with spectacular force. In such classics as "The Beekeeper's Daughter," "The Disquieting Muses," "I Want, I Want," and "Full Fat...

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Moods

reflective 78%
dark 59%
emotional 51%
challenging 42%
sad 21%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 17%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 89% | Character: 6% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

N/A: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

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