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The Haunted Reader and Sylvia Plath
Gail Crowther
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Description for The Haunted Reader and Sylvia Plath
Paperback. An innovative and unique study exploring why many readers of Sylvia Plath become so attached to her as a cultural figure. By looking at first encounters with Plath's work through to pilgrimages that they make to places where Plath lived, this study explores why readers become so haunted by Plath. Num Pages: 176 pages, 13 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 233 x 14. Weight in Grams: 388.
The Haunted Reader & Sylvia Plath takes an unusual approach to Sylvia Plath studies focusing on the readers of Sylvia Plath rather than the historical figure herself. Working from the premise that Plath is a highly visible cultural figure, this book explores why her readers become so attached to her. Why does she have such a large and devoted following? What is it about her that attracts people, and once they are drawn in, how does this fandom manifest itself? This book is based on primary research carried out by the author who has collected stories and accounts from readers ... Read more
The Haunted Reader & Sylvia Plath takes an unusual approach to Sylvia Plath studies focusing on the readers of Sylvia Plath rather than the historical figure herself. Working from the premise that Plath is a highly visible cultural figure, this book explores why her readers become so attached to her. Why does she have such a large and devoted following? What is it about her that attracts people, and once they are drawn in, how does this fandom manifest itself? This book is based on primary research carried out by the author who has collected stories and accounts from readers ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Toadsmoor Road, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781555477
SKU
V9781781555477
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-5
About Gail Crowther
Dr Gail Crowther was awarded her PhD from Lancaster University in 2010. She is the author of several papers and chapters on Sylvia Plath and co-author of 'Sylvia Plath in Devon: A Year's Turning' published by Fonthill Media.
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