Discusses the work of Sylvia Plath and includes an analysis of most of her poems.

Compares the work of three poets, Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes and John Keats. Explores how each poet uses imagery and rhyming patterns. Provides brief biographical detail on each poet.

Argues that Sylvia Plath was not a real feminist. Concludes that though she desired artistic fulfilment, she wanted to be an ideal wife and mother at the same time.

Essay discusses the confessional themes in Sylvia Plath's writing.

Sylvia Plath's poetry takes a strong stance on the various aspects of power in the area of gender relations. She takes on a unique approach to criticise and reject patriarchal attitudes and values by using many distinguishing language and stylistic features. This is evident in her poems `Daddy', `Lady Lazarus' and `Ariel' which all portray unique representations of the issue of power in the area of gender relations.

Sylvia Plath in the poem "Ariel" and Amy Lowell in the poem "Patterns" convey a sense of what it's like to be a female victim of oppressive patriarchy. Both poems are skilled in their use of symbolism and metaphor.

Provides a biography of poet Sylvia Plath's life. Outlines traumatic events in her life and her suicide attempts. Describes her relationship with her father and the effect of his death on her life.

Essay about the mode of translation of pain in Sylvia Plath's poetry from English into another language. How to make this supreme poetry hurt in another language? Is it possible to translate her work and have her unique embodiment of pain be equally powerful....in any language?

In her poem "Two Sisters of Persephone," Sylvia Plath effectively used structure, tone, and imagery to depict two very completely contrasting lives of a renowned Greek deity. This gives the reader a powerful sense of the vibrant emotions of both glee and woe that the mythological figure most likely would have felt.

Discusses the poetry of American Sylvia Plath. Analyzes the conflict between her mental illness and her poetic genius. Explores her persuasive ability.