Remembering Sylvia Plath
New Works Recall Life and Legacy of Confessional Poet
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Sylvia Plath
It's been 40 years since the poet Sylvia Plath killed herself, leaving behind a husband, two children and a collection of poems that would make her famous. This month, a trio of works looks back at Plath's life and legacy. A new book, Her Husband, examines the relationship between Plath and the poet Ted Hughes. The film Sylvia, starring Gwyneth Paltrow as Plath, opens this weekend. And a paperback of the novel Wintering, based on Plath's life, has just been released. NPR's Lynn Neary reports on the enduring interest in Plath.
Related NPR Stories
A Look at the Enduring Impact of Plath's 'Ariel' April 23, 1998
Book Review: 'Wintering' Feb. 24, 2003
Plath's Husband, Ted Hughes, Dies Oct. 29, 1998
Hughes Writes about Plath in 'Birthday Letters' Feb. 1, 1998
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