The Haunted Reader & Sylvia Plath takes an unusual approach to
Sylvia Plath studies focusing on the readers of Sylvia Plath rather
than the historical figure herself. Working from the premise that
Plath is a highly visible cultural figure, this book explores why
her readers become so attached to her. Why does she have such a
large and devoted following? What is it about her that attracts
people, and once they are drawn in, how does this fandom manifest
itself? This book is based on primary research carried out by the
author who has collected stories and accounts from readers of Plath
and explores key areas such as the first encounter with Plath, ways
in which fans feel they 'double' with Plath, pilgrimages that they
make to places where she lived and worked, how they interact with
images of Plath and how they respond to objects owned by Plath.
This study is unique. There is currently no other book that deals
with this subject. As such, The Haunted Reader & Sylvia Plath
offers a fascinating and original approach not only to Plath
scholarship but to the increasing body of literature on fandom
studies.
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