Who wrote The Bell Jar?

Sylvia Plath wrote The Bell Jar, first published in 1948. It is a work of young adult and is rated 'Recommended' in our catalogue.

Is there a book club guide for The Bell Jar?

Yes — Book Verdict has a free reading guide for The Bell Jar with key themes and five original discussion questions at https://247bookverdict.com/reading-guides/sylvia-plath-the-bell-jar/.

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The Bell Jar

Name: The Bell Jar
Author: Sylvia Plath

by Sylvia Plath · 1948

Young Adult · ranked #47 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

The Bell Jar is the only novel written by American poet Sylvia Plath. It is an intensely realistic and emotional record of a successful and talented young woman's descent into madness.

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The verdict

Category: Young Adult
First published: 1948 · 1940s
Author: Sylvia Plath
Standing: Recommended

About Young Adult

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