Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath
Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 20201154
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
England • 1950s-1960s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath by Heather Clark explores the life and literary contributions of poet Sylvia Plath. The biography delves into Plath's personal experiences, creative process, and the challenges she faced, offering a comprehensive view of her impact on literature and culture.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Emotional
Informative
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Heather Clark’s Red Comet is lauded for its meticulous research and depth, offering a nuanced portrayal of Sylvia Plath's life and work. Clark’s empathetic approach and extensive detail illuminate Plath beyond her tragic end, though some find the length daunting. Overall, it revitalizes interest in Plath with a balanced perspective on her artistry and struggles.
Who Should Read Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath?
A reader who enjoys Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath likely appreciates in-depth literary biographies and has an interest in 20th-century poetry. Similar readers may have enjoyed Virginia Woolf by Hermione Lee or The Silent Woman: Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes by Janet Malcolm.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
England • 1950s-1960s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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