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本帖最后由 Reader86 于 2023-9-6 11:25 AM 编辑
Sylvia Plath’s Most Famous Poems
By Tanya Marion
1.“Daddy” –perhaps Plath’s most well-known poem, written in 1962. It deals with her complicated relationship with her father. It remains today as one of the researched poems.
2.“Lady Lazarus” -explores themes of rebirth, resurrection, and the struggle to overcome darkness.
3.“Ariel” – the title piece of Plath’s final collection, published posthumously. It is a raw and powerful exploration of her own psyche.
4.“Tulips” – a metaphor for her own mental illness and the struggle to find peace and stillness in a chaotic world.
5.“Mirror” – a haunting reflection on the nature of identity and the human condition.
6.“The Bell Jar” – a powerful depiction of the feelings of suffocation and confinement that come with mental illness.
7.“Poppies in October” – a metaphor for death and decay. It is a haunting and beautiful exploration of the cycle of life and death. ‘Poppies In October’ has been called “A Faultless Poem” by famed poetry critic Helen Vendler
8. “A Birthday Present” – a deeply personal exploration of the pain and trauma of sexual assault. It is a complex but essential read for anyone seeking to understand the impact of sexual violence.
9. “Morning Song” – a tender and poignant reflection on motherhood and the joy and pain that comes with it. This is known as one of her most disturbing poems.
10. “Crossing the Water” – a reflection on the nature of change and the difficulty of letting go of the past. It is a beautiful exploration of the passage of time and the inevitability of change. crossing water
11. “The Moon and the Yew Tree” – a powerful exploration of the relationship between nature and the human psyche. It is a haunting and beautiful work that showcases Plath’s incredible talent. This poem is one of the most discussed pieces by Sylvia.
Plath and Hughes in their apartment. Sylvia Plath's Most Famous Poems
Plath and her husband, Ted Hughes, in their Boston apartment in 1958, photographed by James Coyne.
12. “Child” – a reflection on the nature of childhood and the ways in which it shapes us as we grow older. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages. This was one of the last poems she wrote before her suicide.
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