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Crossing the Water

Sylvia Plath
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Crossing the Water

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1980

Book Brief

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Sylvia Plath

Crossing the Water

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1980
Book Details
Pages

64

Format

Poem • Fiction

Publication Year

1980

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Crossing the Water is a poetry collection by Sylvia Plath, exploring themes of identity, nature, and transformation. Through vivid imagery and introspective reflections, Plath navigates the complexities of human experience and emotional landscapes, offering readers a profound insight into personal and existential struggles. The collection captures moments of change, growth, and self-discovery.

Mysterious

Dark

Melancholic

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

2,942 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Crossing the Water by Sylvia Plath captures readers with its vivid imagery and emotional depth. Critics praise its exploration of mortality and introspection, showcasing Plath's poetic prowess. However, some find the collection less impactful compared to her later works, noting a rawness that lacks the polished intensity of Ariel. Overall, it remains a compelling glimpse into Plath's evolving voice.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Crossing the Water?

Readers who appreciate Crossing the Water by Sylvia Plath likely immerse themselves in introspective poetry with vivid imagery and emotional depth. Fans of Anne Sexton's Live or Die or Robert Lowell's Life Studies would find Plath's work similarly compelling, as it explores themes of identity, nature, and existential reflection.

4.3

2,942 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

64

Format

Poem • Fiction

Publication Year

1980

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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