Sylvia Plath wrote Ariel, first published in 1965. It is a work of poetry and is rated 'Recommended' in our catalogue.

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Ariel

Name: Ariel
Author: Sylvia Plath

by Sylvia Plath · 1965

Poetry · ranked #4 in category

Fierce, exact late poems published after the poet's death; raw and technically brilliant.

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The verdict

Category: Poetry
First published: 1965 · 1960s
Author: Sylvia Plath
Standing: Recommended

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