Sylvia Plath

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Sylvia Plath born?October 27, 1932
2. When did Sylvia Plath die?February 11, 1963 (age 30)
3. Where was Sylvia Plath born?Boston, Massachusetts, USA
4. What is Sylvia Plath known for?Groundbreaking confessional poetry and the novel 'The Bell Jar'
5. What is the spouse?Ted Hughes (married 1956–1962)
6. What is the children?Frieda Rebecca Hughes and Nicholas Farrar Hughes

Confessional Poetry: A genre characterized by the open and often raw exploration of the poet's personal life, emotions, and experiences.
Literary Canon: A collection of literary works considered to be the most important and influential within a particular tradition or genre.