Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath was an acclaimed American poet, novelist, and short-story writer, best known for her confessional style of writing and her profound exploration of mental health and identity. Her works, including the iconic novel 'The Bell Jar' and her poetry collections, continue to resonate with readers, addressing themes of despair, creativity, and the complexities of womanhood.
Born on Oct 27, 1932 (93 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 6.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 66,588 | $2,700,000 | 2,648$ |
| Australia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 23,224 | $1,380,000 | 1,257$ |
| Totals | 3 | 93,385,895 | 89,812 | $4,080,000 | 3,905$ |
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United Kingdom:
Sylvia Plath is one of the famous signatures found in the visitors book at the Brontë Society.
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Australia:
Sylvia Plath's diary also influenced the author's perception of diary-writing as a performative act.
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United Kingdom:
A unpublished note from Sylvia Plath’s doctor and an unseen letter by Nobel prize winner Doris Lessing also feature in the cache of documents.
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Australia:
Sylvia Plath is quoted for her poignant reflections on love.
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United Kingdom:
Sylvia Plath is compared to Taylor Swift in terms of ambition and the pursuit of fame.
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Ireland:
Sylvia Plath is mentioned as part of a rich cultural lineage in confessional art.
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Denmark:
Maggie Nelson also talks about Sylvia Plath during the interview.
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Iceland:
Sylvia Plath is mentioned as part of the feminist reading material associated with the trend.
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Spain:
A quote from Sylvia Plath is used to highlight the responsibility of being oneself, applicable to both George Clooney and anyone else.
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Switzerland:
Sylvia Plath is known for her profound poetry and tragic life, which deeply affected her daughter Frieda Hughes.
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