Sylvia Plath (Identities and Issues in Literature)
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Sylvia Plath’s father died shortly after she turned eight years old. He was her idol, a Boston professor of entomology, and critics agree that Sylvia’s difficulties with men and obsession with death directly reflect her love for her father, which, in many ways, was unrequited. Sylvia impressed her teachers as a brilliant student with quiet charm, reserved wit, and sophisticated writing skills. At Smith College, she received accolades and awards for her writing and scholastic abilities. Even with this praise, she suffered acute bouts of depression. She was...
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