A review by penlly
The Collected Poems by Sylvia Plath

4.0

4.5/5 There's no doubt that this is a masterclass in poetry and process. However, personally, the at times confounding imagery and excessive crafting sometimes presents as a buffer to true connection and memorability. To me, her best works are those that capitalise on accessible metaphors, for example a head between two hospital pillows becomes an unblinking eye, taking everything in (tulips). Perhaps that's a flaw on my part though, she is not an easy poet to grapple with.