The Colossus and Other Poems by Sylvia Plath

The Colossus and Other Poems

Sylvia Plath

fiction classics poetry reflective slow-paced

84 pages | first published 1960

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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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Summary of 811 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
dark 59%
emotional 57%
challenging 45%
sad 21%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%
inspiring 7%

Pace

slow 65%
fast 18%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 92% | Character: 4% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

N/A: 95% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8%

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