The Bell Jar Unknown - 1979

The Bell Jar is a semi-autobiographical novel written by Sylvia Plath, published in 1963. It tells the story of Esther Greenwood, a talented and ambitious young woman who struggles with mental illness and societal pressures in the 1950s.

The Bell Jar is a powerful and poignant portrayal of mental health and the pressures faced by young women. Plath's use of language and imagery captures the complexities of Esther's inner world, making the novel a powerful exploration of the human condition.

It’s Plath’s only novel, and the book is often regarded as a roman à clef due to its parallelism with the author’s own experiences and her struggle with mental illness. Plath committed suicide a month after The Bell Jar was first published.

Detalles

• Título The Bell Jar
• Autor Sylvia Plath
• Encuadernación unknown
• Edición Later Printing
• Editorial Bantam Books, New York
• Fecha de publicación 1979
• ISBN 9780553124200