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SYLVIA PLATH  

An analysis of Sylvia Plath's most famous and infamous poem, Daddy.

Sylvia Plath committed suicide in 1963, eighteen years before I was even born. And yet her poetry has affected me in ways I can't even begin to explain. 44 years after her suicide, I celebrate her life by remembering the woman, the poet, Sylvia Plath.

This is an in-depth poetry analysis of Sylvia Plath's poem, "Cut".

The works of Sylvia Plath have come back into the literary mainstream with the release of her Ariel in it's original format. She has some twisted views on motherhood in general, but many of her works are overwhelmingly good.

A brief essay on the life of Sylvia Plath including minimal exploration of select poems. Focuses on the poems "Daddy" and "Ariel."

Sylvia Plath's "Full Fathom Five" is the first poem about her father as a sea god. She describes the majestic and dangerous qualities about him and eventually she explains his presence in her life and her wish to join him in the sea.

Plath's impression of the role of women in child-rearing is not simply unique, but almost perversely different, at times, from the traditional definition of motherhood, and reflects the dark and individualistic aspects of her character.

A review of Plath's poem, 'Mushrooms'

A look at the psychology involved in The Bell Jar. This book was fiction but mimicked Plath's life so closely it could be deemed as auto biographical.

A college-level paper that analyzes Sylvia Plath's novel The Bell Jar.

A look at the role of death and rebirth in Plath's poetry

Five lesser-known facts about the British Poet Laureate who was married to Sylvia Plath.

"Apparently, the most difficult feat for a Cambridge male is to accept a woman not merely as feeling, not merely as thinking, but as managing a complex, vital interweaving of both." Sylvia Plath.

Seeking solace in the kitchen.

I can't draw any conclusions about Plath's views about Blacks based on The Bell Jar, however, after thinking a bit on the social climate concerning race, I can't help but imagine how drastically different the novel would have read if Esther looked more like me.

Sometimes, when we're working on a piece of fiction writing, we may realize that we don't quite believe the story ourselves-we don't need a reader to tell us that it's not working. One way to climb out of this quagmire is to use autobiographical details.

A college level research paper on One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

Cambridge is one of England's finest institutions and is always a pleasure to visit. Cambridge has spawned people like Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking and has a lively town center that is always filled with plenty of things to see and do.

Everyone, from time to time, get anxious when they think about it (Death). It is scary for some people and some folks hardly give it much thought. Then there are some of us who become totally obsessed with death!

Everyone knows about Christmas, Halloween, The 4th Of July, and Easter...but did you know that there are holidays every single day of the week that most American's are completely unaware of?

A small-town suicide fuels mass hysteria in a small town known only for generational cliques, bad sports and PTA meetings.

This piece considers three contestants for the contemporary title of 'Next Bob Dylan'.

Need help writing that college paper? I've been doing it for what seems like forever. Allow me to impart my wisdom.

Check out these 5 female poets who deliver some powerful punches.

Courtney Love has gone through many different incarnations - and names - in her life. Christened Courtney Michelle Harrison, she has also gone under the names Love Michelle Harrison, Courtney Rodriguez, Courtney Menely and Courtney Love Cobain.

It's important to start with our leading lady, who's show seems to be inspired by the widely studied medical text book, Henry Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body (or Gray's Anatomy, as it is commonly known).

A review on the documentary called 'The Devil and Daniel Johnston', which is about a singer, songwriter, and artist who happens to be mentally ill.

Whether you want to write confessional poetry as a form of therapy (it works great) or in the hopes of publication, there are a few key ideas to keep in mind that will help you make the most impact with your writing.

Got some time on your hands? Looking for something good to read? Here's a list of suggestions.

A critical examination of three poems about fatherhood and the remembrance of children.

Art is a product of society. Whether it is in support of or in opposition to that society, art reflects a part of the society in which it is made. And just as art owes society an accurate portrayal, society needs to view that art as resulting from the whole of society.

Several studies have suggested that writers or people with strong creative capabilities are more likely than others to suffer from a class of mental illnesses.

This paper examines reviews and reactions to the publication of Ted Hughes' book of poetry entitled "The Birthday Letters". Many argue on the purpose of the publication and this paper mainly examines that area of criticism.

Overwhelmed by your "Books to Read" list? Read my reviews to narrow it down.

As I'm sure everyone knows, major successful and multi-platinum band Evanescence has been raked over the coals for being everything from pseudo-poser to wannabe-goth, but say what you will, because I will defend them to the death!

A lot of people that suffer from depression resort to sticking to their daily dose of antidepressants. What if I told you that their was another cure that didn't involve turning you into a numb robot? Learn how yoga can cure your depression.

Joshua Radin is friends with Zach Braff, which probably helped get him a leg up. But Radin's first CD, We Were Here, proves his voice and songwriting talent are actually worth listening to.

Emma Lee has just finished writing a novel and one of her short stories, "First and Last and Always", is appearing in Extended Play, an anthology of music-inspired stories published by Elastic Press (London).

This is the short story that inspired the independant movie.

The villanelle has proved an interesting challenge to many poets. Comprising nineteen lines and two rhymes, these poems are brief; but getting them just right is the trick.

The Oxford Book of American Poetry edited by David Lehman with the assistance of editor John Brehn is a magnificent feat....

Whether you're a writer looking for inspiration or someone looking for a great gift, consider this timeless resource book. Now in its Seventeenth Edition.

Manic-depressive illness and creative accomplishment share certain non cognitive features like the ability to function well on a few hours of sleep.

Wichita offers a number of coffee houses that cater to a variety of needs and clientel.

This article considers the importance of reading to a generation surrounded by technology. Presenting the benefits of both technology and reading, it offers suggestions on how to value both pastimes.

The 1950s are seen as a time of conformity and repression. But that decade was simply a ticking bomb that had been set ten years earlier and would violently explode in the 60s.

Something is amiss in America. Judith Warner's Perfect Madness: Motherhood in the Age of Anxiety, is a study into the lives of today's mothers and is positioned as a second coming of the Feminine Mystique.