The Smile of Accomplishment: Sylvia Plath’s Ambition
Publication Type |
Journal Article |
Year of Publication |
1995 |
Author |
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Journal |
Iowa Review |
Volume |
25 |
Pages |
1-28 |
Language |
English |
Publish Dates |
Winter |
Keywords |
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Annotation |
In the latter part of this essay, Hampl draws on Weil's concept of affliction to aid in illuminating Plaths' state of mind in the period before her tragic suicide. In so doing, Hampl also briefly discusses what she sees as some similarities between the lives of Weil and Plath. |