Selected Poems by Sylvia Plath

Selected Poems

Sylvia Plath with Ted Hughes

85 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction classics poetry reflective fast-paced

Description

Sylvia Plath (1932-63) possessed one of the most commanding voices in twentieth-century poetry. She published only one volume of verse, "The Colossus", during her life and a single novel, "The Bell Jar". After her death "Winter Trees", "Crossing t...

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Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 76%
dark 65%
sad 52%
challenging 28%
inspiring 17%
mysterious 17%
relaxing 15%
tense 15%
hopeful 8%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 39%
fast 32%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 68% | A mix: 16% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

N/A: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

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