Product Description

This is a study of Sylvia Plath's work. Taking a roughly chronological structure, the author traces the unique nature of Plath's poetic gift, finding an essential unity in her inspiration. He outlines the evolution of recurring themes and demonstrates her development from the formal restraint of "The Colossus" to the ground-breaking techniques of "Ariel".

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #138849 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

About the Author
Tim Kendall edits Thumbscrew and is the author of a study of Paul Muldoon (published by Seren/Dufour). He received an Eric Gregory Award for his poetry in 1997. He teaches at the University of Bristol, and is the Thomas Chatterton British Academy Lecturer for 2001.

Customer Reviews

A Fine Study
I found this book to be an ideal way of becoming more familiar with Plath's Collected poems, as it considers every main stage of her work in a well rounded critical way. Although opinions on what certain aspects of her work mean inevitably differ, Tim Kendal has analysed the poetry without being relaint on the biographical background in which her marvelous work was written. If you are at all interested in the works of Sylvia Plath then this book is a brilliant introduction and further study to Plath. If you do not already have the Collected Poems I suggest you get hold of them as even though this Book provides quotes on it's subject matter, the context of the entire set poem is vital in getting the most out of this book.