Questions and Answers
What was the name of Sylvia Plath's novel published in 1963 under a penname?
The Bell Jar
What was the name of Sylvia Plath's collection of poetry released posthumously in 1965?
Ariel
Study Notes
Life of Sylvia Plath
- Born on October 27, 1932, in Boston, Massachusetts
- Father Otto died when she was 8 years old
- Published one novel, 'The Bell Jar', in 1963 under a penname, with authorship acknowledged in 1967 after her death
- Struggled with depression, first diagnosed at the age of 20
- Attempted suicide for the first time in the early 1950s
- Underwent electroconvulsive therapy as part of her treatment in a psychiatric hospital
Education and Career
- Graduated from Smiths College in 1955
- Moved to Cambridge on a Fullbright scholarship shortly after graduation
Personal Life
- Met her husband Ted Hughes in Cambridge, marrying him in 1956
- Had two children, Frieda and Nicholas, who inspired poems like 'Child' and 'Morning Song'
- Separated from Hughes in 1962 due to his infidelity
- Tragically ended her own life on February 11, 1963, after a long battle with depression
Literary Legacy
- Her collection of poetry, 'Ariel', was released posthumously in 1965
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Learn about the life and works of American poet Sylvia Plath, including her struggles with depression and her literary achievements.
