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To the person in the bell jar, blank and stopped as a dead baby, the world itself is a bad dream.
In the hauntingly beautiful pages of The Bell Jar, Sylvia Plath takes us on a gripping journey into the fragile psyche of Esther Greenwood. Set against the backdrop of 1950s America, this semiautobiographical novel explores the stifling expectations placed upon women and the suffocating grasp of societal norms. As Esther grapples with her ambitions, desires and mental health, she finds herself trapped in a metaphorical bell jar—an oppressive glass enclosure that isolates her from the world.
Plath’s evocative prose and poignant portrayal of Esther’s descent into madness make The Bell Jar a timeless masterpiece that shines a searing light on the complexities of the human psyche and the unrelenting quest for self-identity.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Rupa Publications India; Special Edition (5 October 2023); Rupa Publications India
Language : English
Paperback : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 9357025995
ISBN-13 : 978-9357025997
Item Weight : 164 g
Dimensions : 12.9 x 1.42 x 19.8 cm
Country of Origin : India
Net Quantity : 1 Piece
Importer : Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd, 7/16, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002, Ph:011-43226666
Packer : Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd, 7/16, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002, Ph:011-43226666
Generic Name : Book
Best Sellers Rank: #79 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Essays (Books) #1 in Literary Theory, History & Criticism #2 in Classic Fiction (Books)
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Customers say
Customers find this book to be a must-read, with a semi-autobiographical narrative that is deeply relatable and deals with the complexities of the human mind in a hauntingly beautiful exploration of mental illness. The writing style is intense, though customers note there are many typos. The book offers good value for money, and while the cover quality receives mixed feedback, with some noting it’s different from expected, others mention the cover page being dirty.