The Colossus and Other Poems by D. Kirschner Parker Smith
The Colossus and Other Poems
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D. Kirschner Parker Smith

The Colossus and Other Poems

D. Kirschner Parker Smith

24 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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Community Reviews Summary of 1,093 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
dark 60%
emotional 55%
challenging 39%
sad 19%
mysterious 12%
tense 12%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 60%
fast 20%
medium 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 93% | Character: 4% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

N/A: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

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