Sylvia Plath
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American poet Sylvia Plath died in 1963 at age 30, a suicide. Poets, critics, former teachers, friends, and her mother share their analysis of her work and recall her life. Representative poems emphasize different phases of her poetic development. Her suicide attempt at 20 and her father's death ten years earlier profoundly affected her. Presentation helps clarify the mystery of Sylvia Plath.
Media Details
Runtime: 1 hour 0 minutes
- Topic: Biographies, Literature
- Subtopic: American Literature, Biography, Plath, Sylvia, Poetry
- Grade/Interest Level: 11 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 1988
- Producer/Distributor: Annenberg/CPB Project
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