‘To the person in the bell jar, blank and stopped as a dead baby, the world itself is the bad dream.’ The Bell Jar of the novel’s title refers to a bell-shaped, glass jar, used to cover specimens in a laboratory.
Having read the novel years ago, it was lovely to go back to it via your amazing essay on Bell Jar. Reading Sylvia has always been tumultuous yet comforting. Thanks, Andrew.
I did! At the time of reading the book I didn't fully understand the bell jar metaphor, but you explained it very nicely. Esther's feelings throughout the book were so complex but felt so real, especially taken with the context of Sylvia Plath's real life. Super nice to see someone love this book as much as I did
Having read the novel years ago, it was lovely to go back to it via your amazing essay on Bell Jar. Reading Sylvia has always been tumultuous yet comforting. Thanks, Andrew.
Thanks so much :)
Lot of love Andrew.
I really enjoyed your post.
That was good Andrew, she's a heartbreaker. For those of us who struggle with depression, she is taken carefully.
The timing on this couldn't be better; I just finished this book yesterday! I'm looking forward to reading this over my break :)
Awesome! Hope you enjoy :)
I did! At the time of reading the book I didn't fully understand the bell jar metaphor, but you explained it very nicely. Esther's feelings throughout the book were so complex but felt so real, especially taken with the context of Sylvia Plath's real life. Super nice to see someone love this book as much as I did
I loved reading this.
Thank you Maria! :)
Love reading about Sylvia ANY DAY! so well written
You can actually have coffee at with Keats at Keats House before or after a walk on London’s Hampstead Heath….
Sylvia Plath is my favourite poet of all time. The Bell Jar is often misunderstood, but I think you need to read about her life to know its heart.
This was a great read, thank you. I’m reading her now so this was the perfect morning find.
I read it couple of years back, reading this post now is nostalgic in a way :)
i love sylvia plath. this article is beautiful and gives justice to her amazing work. well done xx