

Ep. 205: The Occult Sylvia Plath With Julia Gordon-Bramer
Jun 3, 2024
Join host Jason Louv and guest Julia Gordon-Bramer, a Sylvia Plath scholar, in a captivating discussion on Plath's occult practices, tarot, Kabbalah, and mysticism. Explore the integration of ancient spiritual traditions in modern society and unravel the mystical journey of one of America's great poets.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Sylvia Plath's Legacy and Gender Bias in Academia
01:38 • 10min
Navigating Gatekeeping and Pushback in a Niche Field
11:16 • 2min
Exploring the Influence of Occult Practices and Mysticism on Literature
13:13 • 2min
Sylvia Plath's Occult Interests
15:14 • 16min
Exploring the Occult, Mental Illness, and Personal Struggles in Creative Works
31:08 • 12min
Sylvia Plath's Spiritual Aspirations
43:18 • 6min
Exploring Sylvia Plath's 'Poppy's in October' Through the Lens of Tarot Imagery
49:25 • 6min
Exploring the Intersection of Mysticism and Creative Writing
55:48 • 17min