The Bell Jar: Classic Depression (S01E1 Dark Fiction)
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01/31/23 • 23 min
Join us as we delve into the powerful and haunting novel 'The Bell Jar' by Sylvia Plath. In this episode, we explore the book's frank depiction of mental illness and its impact on the protagonist, Esther Greenwood. We will examine the themes of identity, isolation, race and societal expectations as they relate to mental health, and discuss the book's relevance in today's world. This autobiographical fiction reflects Plath's own struggles with depression and offers a poignant look into the mind of a brilliant writer. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation about one of literature's most iconic works.
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Join us as we delve into the powerful and haunting novel 'The Bell Jar' by Sylvia Plath. In this episode, we explore the book's frank depiction of mental illness and its impact on the protagonist, Esther Greenwood. We will examine the themes of identity, isolation, race and societal expectations as they relate to mental health, and discuss the book's relevance in today's world. This autobiographical fiction reflects Plath's own struggles with depression and offers a poignant look into the mind of a brilliant writer. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation about one of literature's most iconic works.
TW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.
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Literature Done Juicy - The Bell Jar: Classic Depression (S01E1 Dark Fiction)
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You are listening to 'Literature Done Juicy', a show that explores books in the Juiciest way possible. My name's Jade, and on this episode we'll be discussing the Cult Mental Illness Classic, The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. This is episode one of our first season, which focuses specifically on dark fiction. It's our first episode ever and we'll be releasing a total of 12 episodes for this season.
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