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The Bell Jar
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The Bell Jar

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Experience Sylvia Plath's timeless classic like never before with this exquisite deluxe hardbound edition of The Bell Jar . The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath is a hauntingly powerful exploration of identity, mental illness, and the pressures of societal expectations. This semi-autobiographical novel, first published in 1963, delves into the life of Esther Greenwood, a young woman striving to build a career in the fast-paced world of 1950s New York. As her professional ambitions crumble, Esther spirals into a deep mental and emotional crisis. She feels trapped under the metaphorical "bell jar" that distorts her reality and isolates her from the world. " If you expect nothing from somebody you are never disappointed."

Explore timeless themes of identity, feminism, and the search for self. Captures the oppressive societal expectations of 1950s women. A raw, semi-autobiographical account of mental illness and identity. A compelling portrait of the tension between outward success and internal crisis. A psychological fiction that remains relevant across generations.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Prakash Books
Country
IN
Date
31 March 2025
Pages
212
ISBN
9789362143426

Experience Sylvia Plath's timeless classic like never before with this exquisite deluxe hardbound edition of The Bell Jar . The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath is a hauntingly powerful exploration of identity, mental illness, and the pressures of societal expectations. This semi-autobiographical novel, first published in 1963, delves into the life of Esther Greenwood, a young woman striving to build a career in the fast-paced world of 1950s New York. As her professional ambitions crumble, Esther spirals into a deep mental and emotional crisis. She feels trapped under the metaphorical "bell jar" that distorts her reality and isolates her from the world. " If you expect nothing from somebody you are never disappointed."

Explore timeless themes of identity, feminism, and the search for self. Captures the oppressive societal expectations of 1950s women. A raw, semi-autobiographical account of mental illness and identity. A compelling portrait of the tension between outward success and internal crisis. A psychological fiction that remains relevant across generations.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Prakash Books
Country
IN
Date
31 March 2025
Pages
212
ISBN
9789362143426