Why should you read Sylvia Plath? -Isolde Gillespie

Explore the haunting and intimate works of poet Sylvia Plath, who addresses issues of mental health, trauma and sexuality in works like "The Bell Jar."

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Under her keen eye and pen, Sylvia Plath transformed everyday objects into haunting images: a “new statue in a drafty museum,” a shadow in a mirror, a piece of soap. Her breathtaking perspectives and unflinching language have made her a touchstone for readers seeking to break the silence around issues of trauma, frustration, and sexuality. Isolde Gillespie explains why Plath's writings continue to captivate.

Lesson by Iseult Gillespie, directed by Sarah Saidan.

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