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Who is Olwyn Hughes from The Silent Woman: Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes and what is their importance?

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Olwyn Hughes was Ted Hughes' older sister. She was also Sylvia Plath's literary agent. Writers who wanted to quote Sylvia's works needed permission from Olwyn in order to do so. After Syliva's death, Olwyn relentless in her protection of her brother's name and reputation.

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The Silent Woman: Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes