Sylvia Plath

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Biography / Introduction

Sylvia Plath (1932–1963) was an American poet, novelist, and short-story writer, best known for her confessional style and deep exploration of mental illness, identity, and the complexities of life and death. Her most famous work, The Bell Jar, is a semi-autobiographical novel about a young woman’s struggle with depression, while her poetry collection Ariel is renowned for its emotional intensity and vivid imagery. Plath’s legacy endures in her profound impact on modern literature and the feminist movement.