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Literary Fiction· United States

The Bell Jar

by Sylvia Plath
Aggregate Editorial Score39/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1963262 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1963, The Bell Jar established Sylvia Plath as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Esther Greenwood, a gifted college student, descends into mental illness and electroconvulsive therapy in 1950s America in Plath's semi-autobiographical debut, published under a pseudonym a month before her suicide. One of the most searing portraits of depression in literature. Themes of mental illness, identity, womanhood run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1963.

Book Details

AuthorSylvia Plath
Published1963
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages262
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780060837020
Editorial Score39/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

This book is part of United States's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
196310
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bell Jar about?

Esther Greenwood, a gifted college student, descends into mental illness and electroconvulsive therapy in 1950s America in Plath's semi-autobiographical debut, published under a pseudonym a month before her suicide. One of the most searing portraits of depression in literature.

Who wrote The Bell Jar?

The Bell Jar was written by Sylvia Plath, from United States. First published in 1963.

What awards has The Bell Jar won?

The Bell Jar has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1963.

Is The Bell Jar worth reading?

The Bell Jar is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in mental illness, identity, womanhood.

Where can I buy The Bell Jar?

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What category is The Bell Jar?

The Bell Jar is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Bell Jar from?

The Bell Jar originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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