SYLVIA PLATH DIARIES 1950-1962

Discover the intimate world of Sylvia Plath, one of the most important poets of the 20th century. This complete collection of diaries is a fascinating journey through her life, from her youth to her turbulent marriage and stunning work. Immerse yourself in her thoughts, fears and passions that shaped her unique voice.

• Complete collection of diaries from 1950-1962
• Intimate self-portrait of the poet
• Insight into the creative process of the volumes The Colossus and Ariel
• Behind the scenes of the marriage with Ted Hughes
• Archival photos and drawings by Sylvia Plath herself
• Foreword by Andrew Motion
• Reviews from the "Sunday Times" and Anne Stevenson

Sylvia Plath, gifted with extraordinary sensitivity and talent, kept diaries from an early age, in which she recorded her daily experiences, thoughts and emotions. These records provide invaluable insight into her psyche and allow us to better understand her work, especially the poems that brought her world fame. The diaries are not only a chronicle of life, but also a testimony to the struggle with one's own demons and the search for the meaning of life.

In this edition you will find twenty-three notebooks from the archives of Smith College, as well as the text of two notebooks unsealed by Hughes shortly before his death. Follow the period of studies at Smith College, interrupted by a nervous breakdown, a first suicide attempt and hospitalization in a psychiatric hospital, and the time of studies at Cambridge. Learn about the behind-the-scenes of the marriage with Ted Hughes, the beginning of an academic career and the rapid abandonment of it in favor of writing. In the Boston period, Plath joined the writers around Robert Lowell, and spent the last two years in England.

Sylvia Plath's diaries are not only a read for lovers of her poetry, but also for all those interested in psychology, literature and the history of the 20th century. It is a moving testimony to the life of a woman who, despite difficulties and adversities, left an indelible mark on culture. Let yourself be carried away by this extraordinary story and rediscover the world of Sylvia Plath.

This edition also includes archival photos and drawings by the poet herself, which add authenticity and depth to her personal notes. Thanks to them, we can see Plath not only as an outstanding artist, but also as an ordinary woman struggling with everyday problems and joys. This is an extraordinary opportunity to get to know her better and understand her motivations.