
The Real Sylvia Plath
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Sylvia Plath: Father, Loss, and Legacy
This chapter examines Sylvia Plath's tumultuous relationship with her father and the lasting effects of his death on her life and literary work. It also analyzes how her multicultural background and early literary successes intersect with her struggles with mental health, particularly in the context of her poetry, notably 'Daddy.'
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