The Collected Poems
by Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes
The Collected Poems by Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 26.3K reader ratings. First published in 1981. The book spans 349 pages.
About The Collected Poems
The aim of the present complete edition, which contains a numbered sequence of the 224 poems written after 1956 together with a further 50 poems chosen from her pre-1956 work, is to bring Sylvia Plath's poetry together in one volume, including the various uncollected and unpublished pieces, and to set everything in as true a chronological order as is possible, so that the whole progress and achievement of this unusual poet will become accessible to readers.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes |
| Published | 1981 |
| Pages | 349 |
| Genres | Poetry, Classics, Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.20 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 26,295 |
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What genre is The Collected Poems?
The Collected Poems is categorized as Poetry, Classics, Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is The Collected Poems worth reading?
Based on 26.3K reader ratings, The Collected Poems has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Collected Poems?
The Collected Poems has 349 pages.
Who wrote The Collected Poems?
The Collected Poems was written by Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes. It was first published in 1981.
What is the ISBN for The Collected Poems?
The ISBN-13 for The Collected Poems is 9780808595040.0.
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