Ariel by Sylvia Plath

Ariel

Sylvia Plath

81 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction classics feminism poetry challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Sylvia Plath's celebrated collection.When Sylvia Plath died, she not only left behind a prolific life but also her unpublished literary masterpiece, Ariel. Her husband, Ted Hughes, brought the collection to life in 1966, and its publication garner...

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Moods

dark 77%
emotional 72%
reflective 68%
sad 51%
challenging 41%
tense 16%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 10%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 39%
slow 32%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 76% | Character: 20% | A mix: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

N/A: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 82% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 55% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 8%

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4.09

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