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In this vividly rendered and empathetic biography of two of the
greatest poets of the 20th century-Sylvia Plath and Anne
Sexton-"the friendship and rivalry that the pair shared-not to
mention the titular cocktails at a Boston hotel-is explored in
fascinating detail" (Town & Country). Introduced at a poetry
workshop in Boston University, Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton formed
a friendship that would soon evolve into a fierce rivalry, colored
by jealousy and respect in equal terms. In the years that followed,
these two women would not only become iconic figures in literature,
but also lead curiously parallel lives haunted by mental illness,
suicide attempts, self-doubt, and difficult personal relationships.
With weekly martini meetings at the Ritz to discuss everything from
sex to suicide, theirs was a relationship as complex and subversive
as their poetry. Based on in-depth research and unprecedented
archival access, Three-Martini Afternoons at the Ritz will leave
you "hungering for more of what these two literary comets burned
with: the power of a little poetry. Deliriously fast-paced and
erudite, this is highly recommended" (Library Journal, starred
review).
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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