Faber & Faber The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath | Contemporary Fiction Paperback

Explore the searing and semi-autobiographical world of Esther Greenwood in Sylvia Plath's seminal novel, The Bell Jar. Originally published in 1963 under a pseudonym, this modern classic captures the descent into depression experienced by a young woman grappling with societal expectations and unfulfilled aspirations during a 1953 New York fashion internship.

• Only novel written by acclaimed author Sylvia Plath.
• A powerful exploration of mental illness and societal pressures.
• Paperback binding, ideal for reading and portability.
• Main Edition of this essential piece of literary fiction.

Esther Greenwood arrives in New York City for a coveted internship, believing her dream of becoming a writer is within reach. However, the glamour of cocktail parties and manuscripts quickly gives way to a spiraling depression as she confronts difficult relationships and a society that dismisses her ambitions. This novel, partially based on Plath's own life, remains a vital read in contemporary and literary fiction.

• Author: Plath, Sylvia
• Brand/Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 240 pages
• Release Date: 2005-06-02
• ISBN-10: 0571226167
• ISBN-13: 978-0571226160
• Dimensions: 126x14x198mm (12.6 x 1.4 x 19.8 cm)
• Weight: 173 g

Discover why The Bell Jar continues to rank highly in Literary Fiction and Contemporary Fiction categories. Add this essential 240-page paperback edition from Faber & Faber to your collection today.