Title: Ariel Author: Sylvia PlathISBN: 9780060931728Publisher: HarperPerennial Modern ClassicsPages: 105Genre: PoetryRating: 5/5 Plath is one of my favourite poets of all times. Her poetry borders on the dark. How does one review it, other than saying I liked it and will read it again and again. Plath has taken poetry to new heights. These impassioned pieces touch our soul to the core. They speak of turbulent emotions with a brilliancy bordering on the raw side of life. Starknes of her poems enhances the austerity beautifully. The imaginary word comes alive out of her poetry. Her poetry is so deeply personal yet I connected with it. Her female essence marvellously comes out of the depth of her imagination. All aspects of a woman..charming, witty, acerbic, playful, girlish, sour, fanciful and much more can be found here. She does get a bit repetitive but which great poet doesn't. Each and every poem in this collection is work of greatness. To be read, savoured and read again. A must read for poetry lovers and all those who ought to read poetry. 
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I have not read any of her poetry.
I absolutely adore Sylvia Plath's poems, even in all their dark and brooding times. One of my favorite things about Ariel especially is that images that can seem somewhat innocent on the outset will, with repeated readings, get more insidious.
Glad you enjoyed this one, too!
I've never heard of this before thanks for sharing!
I agree with your review. I adore her poetry because it is dark and brooding. I really love the rawness in her words.
I'm a big fan of her work. I also love the collected poems, especially because it includes Three Women, which is one of my absolute favorites of hers.
I haven't read her poems either, but thank you for the reminder. thanks for stopping by.
+JMJ+
Oh, poetry! Excellent! =D
I hadn't realised how rarely collections of poetry get reviewed on book blogs until I read this.
Sylvia Plath is great. =)
I've only read The Bell Jar, I'not read her poetry. I guess I should!
I love poetry.
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I have a hard time understanding poetry. I believe it would be difficult to review.
I'm not a big fan of poetry but I've read Plath's The Bell Jar and I liked it.
It's always nice to find someone who loves her work too. I read Ariel when I was young and still have my old copy. Thanks for reviewing this and the good memories it gave me.
I love poetry but have never read Plath!
Thanks for playing!
I wish I could appreciate poetry like u do!
It is because of the darkness of her work that I tend to stay away from it. I do need to take more time and read some poetry--stretch my mind a bit!
*smiles*
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