Ariel - Sylvia Plath

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Poetry - ISBN: 571086268

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These poems are, in Robert Lowells' words, "events rather than the record of events, and as such, represent the triumph of the poet's romantic ambition". See all Product Description





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'Ariel' by Sylvia Plath
A review by Kickboxer22 on Ariel - Sylvia Plath
April 30th, 2008


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Advantages: Easy to read
Disadvantages: too thoughtful and melancholy for some

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

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I really enjoyed reading this collection of poetry. Plath has a graphic imagination evident in poems such as 'Cut' and her imagery is at times explicit but so apt. 'Morning song' is yet another beautiful poem. The title plays upon the two seperate meanings of 'morning' and 'mourning'. Describing a mother's feelings after birth, Plath describes her as 'cow heavy' using the image of the lactating mother and effortlessly transferring it to the accurate image of the heavy mother who is still carrying weight.

Plath's poetry is as intriguing as her life. People might suggest her poetry is depressing and such but i urge you to read it. She has such a way with words. Also i would highly recommend reading 'The Bell Jar'. A fascinating insight into the world of insanity through the eyes of a young girl. 

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Readability Fairly tough 
Would you read it again? Absolutely 
How does it compare to similar works? Very good 
How does it compare to works by the same author? Very good 

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