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The Bell Jar

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Esther Greenwood, a young woman from the suburbs of Boston, gains a summer internship at a prominent magazine in New York City, under editor Jay Cee; however, Esther is neither stimulated nor excited by either the big city or the glamorous culture and lifestyle that girls her age are expected to idolize and emulate. She instead finds her experience to be frightening and disorienting. From hereafter her mental state keeps deteriorating until she starts feeling helpless as if being kept inside a glass bell jar! The Bell Jar is the only novel written by the American writer and poet Sylvia Plath. Originally published under the pseudonym "Victoria Lucas" in 1963, the novel is semi-autobiographical, with the names of places and people changed. The book is often regarded as a roman à clef because the protagonist's descent into mental illness parallels Plath's own experiences with what may have been clinical depression or b

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The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath is a heart-rending dive into the mind of one of the most brilliant poets of the 20th century. Authored by Sylvia Plath herself, this book, published by Random House LCC US in 2000, grants readers an intimate glimpse into her life and thoughts. This remarkable book transcends the usual boundaries of genre, offering a unique blend of biography, diary, and poetry. Sylvia's vivid and raw journal entries, penned with her characteristic intensity, reveal her personal struggles, her creative process, and her unflinching self-scrutiny. The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the life and mind of this iconic poet. Published by Random House LCC US, it's a testament to Sylvia's enduring legacy.

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  • 17. oktober 2000
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  • 130x43x203 mm.

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The Bell Jar (film)

1979 film by Larry Peerce

The Bell Jar is a 1979 American psychological drama film based on Sylvia Plath's 1963 book The Bell Jar. It was directed by Larry Peerce and stars Marilyn Hassett and Julie Harris.[2] The story follows a young woman's summer in New York working for a women's magazine, her return home to New England and her psychological breakdown within the context of the difficulties of the 1950s, including the Rosenbergs' execution, the disturbing aspects of pop culture, and the distraction of predatory college boys.

Plot

The story depicts a young woman's summer in New York working for a Mademoiselle-like magazine, returning home to New England, and having a mental breakdown amid the 1950s.

Cast

Mia Farrow had been approached for the lead role at one point.[1]

Production

Filmmakers had been trying to adapt the novel for the screen since the early 1970s.[1]

The film was shot in June and July 1978 at Rutgers University in New Jersey, Four Winds Hospital in Katonah, New York and

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