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A vividly rendered and empathetic exploration of how two of the greatest poets of the 20th century--Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton--became bitter rivals and, eventually, friends. Introduced at a workshop in Boston University led by the acclaimed and famous poet Robert Lowell, Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton formed a friendship that would soon evolve into a fierce rivalry, colored by jealousy and respect in equal terms. In the years that followed, these two women would not only become iconic figures in literature, but also lead curiously parallel lives haunted by mental illness, suicide attempts, self-doubt, and difficult personal relationships. With weekly martini meetings at the Ritz to discuss everything from sex to suicide, theirs was a relationship as complex and subversive as their poetry. Based on in-depth research and unprecedented archival access, Three-Martini Afternoons at the Ritz is a remarkable and unforgettable look at two legendary poets and how their work has turned them into lasting and beloved cultural figures.Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-101797120581
ISBN-139781797120584
eBay Product ID (ePID)6050405879
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Book TitleThree-Martini Afternoons at the Ritz : the Rebellion of Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton
TopicLiterary
Publication Year2021
LanguageEnglish
GenreBiography & Autobiography
AuthorGail Crowther
FormatCompact Disc
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Intended AudienceTrade
ReviewsExcellent research...This insightful account is a slick addition to the body of work on these two influential poets., Leaves readers hungering for more of what these two literary comets burned with: the power of a little poetry. Deliriously fast-paced and erudite, this is highly recommended.
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal811/.54 B
Edition DescriptionUnabridged Edition
