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Sylvia Plath's 'Mirror' of Mirrors.

Authors :
Freedman, William
Source :
Papers on Language & Literature. Winter87, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p56. 14p.
Publication Year :
1987

Abstract

The article analyzes several poems by Sylvia Plath including "All the Dead Dears," "Mirror," and "Dark Wood, Dark Water." It focuses on the repeated image of mirrors or reflections throughout Plath's poetry, as the author explores themes of narcissism and the creativity of mirrors in the poems. Other topics covered include Plath's use of language, metaphors, and the philosophical concept of self.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00311294
Volume :
23
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Papers on Language & Literature
Publication Type :
Review
Accession number :
8786585