Today’s Google Doodle honors acclaimed yet tortured writer Sylvia Plath, who if she had lived, would have turned 87 years-old today. Plath battled severe depression before tragically taking her own life in 1963. The stunning artwork by Sophie Diao is a reference to Plath’s 1956 poem Spinster.
suzan khoja said:
That’s such great and deep poetry. I loved it. I haven’t heard of her but she looks wonderful. I really wish she didn’t kill herself. 😔✌
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
She truly did suffer.
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suzan khoja said:
It’s so sad. I feel her. I have been through that. 😔✌ it really hurts.
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beetleypete said:
This is a good film about her life with Ted Hughes, Suzan.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_(2003_film)
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Loved this movie Pete.
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suzan khoja said:
Wow, it looks good. I will try and watch it soon. How is everything in your life buddy?? No depression right?? Ollie’s owner can’t have depression if he owns a cutie. 😍
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beetleypete said:
The sun is shining. That helps a lot. 🙂
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suzan khoja said:
Great to know. 😊✌
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fragglerocking said:
Great lines Kim!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
She was such a gifted writer Fraggle.
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The busy shelf said:
The first and only book I read by Plath is The Bell Jar. I felt her pain so strongly I needed to distance myself from her works for a bit. I didn’t know this poem of hers, thank you for posting it!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
That’s what I read in high school. So much of her poetry reflected the torment she was going through, that it makes for difficult reading.
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beetleypete said:
Sometimes, those tortured souls produce genius in their despair. She certainly did.
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Sad but true Pete.
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cindy knoke said:
I love Sylvia & your selection of her prose.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Cindy. I’m woefully inadequate at analyzing poetry, but as soon as I saw the lovely artwork that Sophie Diao created and that she was inspired by “Spinster,” I felt compelled to share it.
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carhicks said:
I read The Bell Jar just last year and the despair I felt was palpable. A truly gifted, yet tortured soul.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I read The Bell Jar my jr. year in high school, and I’m thinking it’s past time for a re-read.
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carhicks said:
I am surprised it was never on my highschool reading list.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
😕
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Jennie said:
Wow! That is deep. She was an outstanding writer. It’s sad she battled depression and died.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Most of her poetry reflects her torment.
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Jennie said:
Yes!
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utopiaofanagilemind said:
I have read her poem “The Mirror”, The underlying pain even in that simple poem is evident. She truly was a gem in the literary world.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Her poetry completely enthralls you.
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