Ariel by Sylvia Plath

Ariel

Sylvia Plath

81 pages • first pub 1965 (view editions)

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Ariel by Sylvia Plath is ideal for readers drawn to introspective, emotionally charged poetry that explores themes of existential struggle, personal identity, and the complexities of mental and emotional landscapes.

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Sylvia Plath's celebrated collection.When Sylvia Plath died, she not only left behind a prolific life but also her unpublished literary masterpiece, Ariel. Her husband, Ted Hughes, brought the collection to life in 1966, and its publication garner...

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Community Reviews

4.08
based on 11,676 reviews

Moods

dark: 76%

emotional: 72%

reflective: 67%

sad: 54%

challenging: 38%

tense: 17%

mysterious: 13%

inspiring: 10%

funny: 3%

hopeful: 3%

relaxing: 3%

adventurous: 1%

informative: 1%

Pace

32% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
28% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
3% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
79% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

2% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
82% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
77% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

2% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
80% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

35% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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