Description
Sixty years after the publication of The Bell Jar, this special event celebrates the enduring legacy of Sylvia Plath and the remarkable impact of her writing.
Bringing together poetry, prose and publishing history, the discussion will explore Plath’s extraordinary literary achievements and her continuing influence on conversations around identity, ambition, creativity and mental health. From The Bell Jar and Ariel to Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams, her work continues to resonate with readers through generations.
Marking the release of The Collected Poems of Sylvia Plath and a new collection focusing on her final decade, the event features Dr Amanda Golden and Dr Iona Murphy, renowned Plath scholars and leading voices in contemporary literary criticism.
Gather your figs and join us as we delve into why Sylvia Plath’s words remain as powerful and relevant today as ever.
About the Academics
Dr Amanda Golden
Amanda Golden is Associate Professor of English at New York Institute of Technology. Publications include Annotating Modernism and edited collections on Anne Sexton and Sylvia Plath. With Karen V. Kukil, Golden co-edited The Poems of Sylvia Plath, a new scholarly annotated edition of Plath’s Collected Poems. Golden’s work has been supported by numerous fellowships, including an award from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Dr Iona Murphy, University of Huddersfield
Dr Iona Murphy is a Lecturer in English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Huddersfield. Her research spans disability studies, queer theory, twentieth-century women writers and inclusive pedagogy, with a particular focus on Sylvia Plath. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Murphy worked as a research assistant for The Poems of Sylvia Plath and is currently leading a funded project exploring creative methods for re-engagement in education.
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