The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia PlathA major literary event the complete, uncensored journals of Sylvia Plath, published in their entirety for the first time. Sylvia Plath's journals were originally published in 1982 in a heavily abridged version authorized by Plath's husband, Ted Hughes. This new edition is an exact and complete transcription of the diaries Plath kept during the last twelve years of her life. Sixty percent of the book is material that has never before been made public,

A major literary event--the complete, uncensored journals of Sylvia Plath, published in their entirety for the first time.

Sylvia Plath's journals were originally published in 1982 in a heavily abridged version authorized by Plath's husband, Ted Hughes. This new edition is an exact and complete transcription of the diaries Plath kept during the last twelve years of her life. Sixty percent of the book is material that has never before been made public, more fully revealing the intensity of the poet's personal and literary struggles, and providing fresh insight into both her frequent desperation and the bravery with which she faced down her demons. The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath is essential reading for all who have been moved and fascinated by Plath's life and work.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 10/17/2000
ISBN: 9780385720250
Pages: 768
Weight: 1.59lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.28w x 1.55d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2000 pg. 1266
Library Journal 09/15/2000 pg. 76
Publishers Weekly 09/25/2000 pg. 95
Booklist 10/01/2000 pg. 313
New York Times 11/05/2000 pg. 10
Publishers Weekly 09/22/2000