With Eliot, I only occasionally sense the sharpness that his proclaimed influences, namely the English Metaphysicals and French Symbolists, seem to hold the promise of. However, perhaps this is precisely the point. There are those creepy-crawlies and the skull lurking beneath the skin.

Looking back, I might have simply read the carefully sequenced and climactic Ariel, but this selection by Diane Middlebrook was equally thrilling throughout. What an amazing poet! Two of Plath's strengths immediately commanded my admiration. Firstly, her genius for creating well-crafted hallucinations, as seen in these lines:

How the elements solidify!
The moonlight, that chalk cliff
In whose rift we lie

Back to back. I hear an owl cry
From its cold indigo.
Intolerable vowels enter my heart.

Secondly, her attention to the cavorting beasties and her comprehensive vision, as demonstrated here:

The crabs

Inched from their pygmy burrows
And from the trench-dug mud, all camouflaged in mottled mail
Of browns and greens. Each wore one
Claw swollen to a shield large
As itself--no fiddler's arm
Grown Gargantuan by trade,

Yep, I will definitely be reading more of her in the future. And I'm curious to know what her prose is like. Just look at this:

He won't be got rid of:
Mumblepaws, teary and sorry,
Fido Littlesoul, the bowel's familiar.
A dustbin's enough for him.
The dark's his bone.
Call him any name, he'll come to it.

The poem "auge" is extremely heavy. In several poems, I saw passages about the glass dome and I really liked the connection with Emily Dickinson.

Emily Dickinson is a renowned American poet known for her unique style and profound themes. Her works often explore the mysteries of life, death, love, and nature.

The mention of the glass dome in the poem might evoke a sense of enclosure, fragility, or a barrier between the inner and outer worlds. It could also be related to the idea of looking at the world from a different perspective, as if透过 a glass dome.

The connection with Emily Dickinson adds another layer of depth and significance to the poem. Her poetry has inspired countless readers and writers, and her ideas and images continue to resonate today.

By incorporating elements related to Emily Dickinson, the poet of "auge" may be drawing on her rich literary heritage and using it to enhance the meaning and impact of their own work.

Overall, the combination of the heavy theme of "auge" and the connection with Emily Dickinson makes for a thought-provoking and engaging poem that invites readers to explore the deeper meanings and emotions within.

This is the first time I’ve read works from Sylvia Plath. Before stumbling upon this book in the bookstore, I’d never even heard of her name.

Her poetry was truly remarkable. It was complex and rhythmic, delving into a plethora of different subjects. As I read, they often had me deeply engrossed, making me think hard about the events in her life and the thoughts that must have been going through her mind when she penned them.

I found that I enjoyed the first few sections of poems, from Juvenilia to 1958, more than the rest of the book. Many of the poems after 1958 were extremely challenging for me to grasp and understand. In fact, as I turned the pages, they became increasingly difficult, almost to the point where I considered giving up on reading this one. However, by the section of 1963, the poems underwent a slight change in style, and they once again became more enjoyable to read.

At the back of the book, there is a valuable section of notes on some of the poems. I’m truly grateful for these as they significantly enhanced my understanding. Nevertheless, I wish these notes were placed at the front of the book so that I could have read them first before immersing myself in this poetry collection.

Favorite poem/s:
Spider, page 38 - 39
Fiesta Melons, page 37
Two Lovers and a Beachcomber by the Real Sea, page 21 - 22
Epitaph in Three Parts, page 23 - 24
Mussel Hunter at Rock Harbor, page 65 - 68
Words, page 234

What drew me to this book?
It was the smallest poetry book on the shelf, with just PLATH emblazoned across the cover. That simple yet striking design intrigued me and compelled me to pick it up.

Stars:
2/5 because some of the poems were a miss for me, and many I simply couldn’t understand. Unfortunately, in my copy, one of the pages was misprinted, causing some of the longer lines to be cut off, which further detracted from my reading experience.

I didn't finish all the poems, but I returned the book to the library because the holidays are about to start. It was a good first encounter with Sylvia Plath. There were small explanations about the poems at the end of the book.

I found it very interesting how she composes the verses, very precise, almost like the cut of an extremely sharp knife. But often I would finish a poem without really understanding where she was trying to get to - perhaps nowhere? But they always leave very strong and distinct sensations.

The way she uses words and constructs her lines is truly remarkable. It makes me want to explore more of her works in the future. Even though I didn't fully understand some of the poems, the overall experience was still very valuable. It opened my eyes to a new style of poetry and made me think about things in a different way. I'm looking forward to reading more of Sylvia Plath's poems and seeing how they continue to affect me.

I didn't want any flowers. I had no desire for their beauty or fragrance.

I only wanted to lie with my hands turned up and be utterly empty.

To be in a state of complete nothingness, free from all the burdens and distractions of the world.

How free it is, you have no idea how free.

It's a freedom that comes from within, a liberation from the constraints of society and our own expectations.

When we are empty, we have the space to truly listen to ourselves, to hear our own hearts beating and our souls whispering.

We can let go of the past and embrace the present, fully and completely.

This is the freedom that the speaker in "Tulips" craves, and it's a freedom that we all have the potential to experience.

All we need to do is to let go and be empty.

Runsaiden kieli-ja mielikuvien multimiljönääri is a remarkable concept.

It refers to a rich and diverse multimillion environment filled with various languages and vivid mental images.

This kind of multimiljönääri offers a plethora of opportunities for exploration and discovery.

People can immerse themselves in different languages, experiencing the unique cultures and expressions they carry.

Moreover, the abundance of mental images allows for a more creative and imaginative approach to various aspects of life.

Whether it's in art, literature, or even scientific research, the multimiljönääri of languages and mental images can inspire new ideas and perspectives.

It enriches our cognitive and emotional landscapes, making our experiences more profound and fulfilling.

In conclusion, Runsaiden kieli-ja mielikuvien multimiljönääri is a fascinating and valuable concept that has the potential to enhance our lives in many ways.

The lack of "Mad Girl's Love Song" is truly a crime.

This beautiful and captivating piece of music has the power to touch the hearts and souls of countless listeners.

It weaves a tale of love, passion, and longing that is both relatable and enchanting.

Without it, the musical landscape is incomplete, missing out on a gem that could have brought joy and inspiration to many.

It is a crime to deny the world the opportunity to experience the magic of "Mad Girl's Love Song."

Whether it is through live performances or recorded versions, this song deserves to be heard and cherished.

Let us hope that one day, it will be rediscovered and given the recognition it truly deserves.

Until then, we can only imagine the beauty and wonder that lies within its旋律.

Confessions of Poetry/Gothic. The Early Departure of Silvija Plat is a collection of dark, suicidal, frenetic, cacophonous free verse poetry, sometimes with irritating allusions to figures from Greek mythology. Perhaps it is precisely because I hate references to ancient Greece, that forced pseudo-intellectual need that vampirized in different eras, that the book remains unrated, floating between 4 and 5 stars. Fellow writers, create your own mythology or use the Slovenian one, antiquity is passé. Here I must note that literary criticism has always practiced mental masturbation over the erection of dusty zombies, namely a writer is better if from time to time he alludes to works, writers and creations from the tradition or deals with traditional/historical themes (how much of a shitty burden this is for Serbian literature). Silvija, however, manages to rise quite well above the quagmire of over-association with the greats and most often remains on a personal level and achieves universality.

I am nothing if not a Sylvia Plath girly.

Sylvia Plath's works have always held a special allure for me. Her words are like a powerful force that can penetrate deep into my soul.

I am captivated by her unique writing style, which is both raw and emotional.

Her poems and novels seem to explore the darkest corners of the human psyche, revealing the hidden fears, desires, and insecurities that we all possess.

Reading her works is like taking a journey through a complex and mysterious world, where every word has a profound meaning.

I find myself constantly inspired by her courage and her willingness to face the truth, no matter how painful it may be.

In many ways, Sylvia Plath has become a kind of role model for me, a symbol of artistic integrity and unwavering passion.

I strive to emulate her in my own writing and in my life, to be as honest and as fearless as she was.

For me, being a Sylvia Plath girly means more than just loving her works; it means embodying the spirit and the essence of her art.

I have finished reading the anthology from 1956 to 1963, which covers most of the poems in the two collections of Colossus and Ariel. Her poems are still rather difficult for me to read. The images and words jump very widely. The emotions usually become more and more entangled instead of converging into a clear strand. What impressed me the most was the series of poems about bees. The poems written in the last stage of her life are really hard to read (a bit triggering, perhaps I shouldn't have read them before going to bed).

It seems that Sylvia Plath's works are filled with complex and profound emotions. The way she expresses herself is unique and challenging. Although it is not easy to understand her poems at once, through careful reading and thinking, we can gradually uncover the hidden meanings and feelings within them.

The poems about bees might symbolize something in her life, perhaps the struggle and pursuit of life. And the poems written in the face of death show her courage and pain. Reading her works is like embarking on a journey through her inner world, which is both fascinating and disturbing.

Sylvia Plath's poetry is a profound exploration of the human psyche.

\\n  I am accused. I dream of massacres.
I am a garden of black and red agonies. I drink them,
Hating myself, hating and fearing. And now the
world conceives
Its end and runs toward it, arms held out in love.
It is a love of death that sickens everything.
A dead sun stains the newsprint. It is red.
I lose life after life. \\n

Her words paint a vivid picture of a tortured soul. The imagery she uses, from the "claw of magnolia" to the "atrocity of sunsets," is both beautiful and disturbing.

To Sylvia, the idea of a perfect place is a source of terror. She writes, "they threaten / to let me through to a heaven." Instead, she is drawn to the darker side of life, with its "dark fruit, berries and their hooks, the agony of mirrors."

Her later poems are even more intense, exploring themes of emptiness and cessation. The phrase "l'appel du vide" sums up her fascination with the void.

For many, Sylvia has become a mythical figure, her life and work adding to her allure. Like the sirens in her poems, her voice calls out to us, singing of the "incalculable malice of the everyday."

We can only imagine what more she would have accomplished if her life had not been cut short.

In the month of red leaves I climb to a bed of fire
I am terrified by this dark thing that sleeps in me

\\"Or the voice of nothing, that was your madness.\\"

Poetry is a tyrannical discipline.

You have to go so far, so fast, in so little time that it is not always possible to take in the periphery.

In a novel perhaps I could capture more of life, but in a poem I can achieve a more intense life. (Sylvia Plath in an interview with the BBC in October 1962).

What can be said about this magnificent and intense woman?

Her poems are like reflections of fragments of life, somewhat autobiographical.

She simply manages to transform a domestic accident into something beautiful through words.

My favorite poems were "Stillborn", "Rival", "Elm", "The Arrival of the Bee Box", "Fever 103°F", "Ariel", "Lady Lazarus", and "Death & Co".

If you have an interest in the works of Sylvia, reading her poems is definitely worth it!

Her words have the power to transport you to another world, to make you feel emotions you never thought possible.

They are a testament to her talent and her unique perspective on life.

So, don't hesitate, pick up a collection of her poems and let yourself be swept away.