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Published by Ted Hughes, *The Journals of Sylvia Plath* gathers the poet’s own diary entries, spanning her years as an influential American woman writer. The volume provides readers with a direct window into Plath’s thoughts, creative process, and the development of her literary voice, underscoring her significance in twentieth‑century poetry.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Ted Hughes
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