Answer to Question #110478 in History for Esmat Asem

Question

Comment fully on Plath’s use of history and mythology in the poems that you have
studied.

Answer 1

Plath myth has become a matter of much controversy. Though it often seems impossible to separate our reading of Sylvia Plath‘s texts from our fascination with Plath myth, it does not seem possible to separate her voice from those who have spoken for her in memoirs, biographies and editorial commentaries. This so- called “Plath myth” is primarily a result of the merging of Plath's life and work. Although this is a common phenomenon - breaking down the barrier between a writer's lived experiences and creative product - the buzz surrounding Plath is particularly loud and anxious.