From Pulitzer Prize-winning Sylvia Plath, this is the perfect bedtime read, written for her own children, exquisitely illustrated by Cindy Wume in picture book form for the first time. A Tank Bed's got cranks And wheels and cogs And levers to pull If you're stuck in bogs. Or a Jet-Propelled Bed For visiting Mars With mosquito nets For the shooting stars. Beds come in all shapes and sizes, and need not be boring beds at all . . . There are submarine beds, for nosing through water like a sardine, beds for fishing, and jet-propelled beds that take you all the way to the stars. The perfect bedtime read, playful and comforting, the poem demonstrates Plath's eye for imagery and arresting language and is exquisitely illustrated in full colour throughout.
Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer known for her confessional style and exploration of themes such as mental illness, gender roles, and the complexities of human relationships. Her most notable works include the semi-autobiographical novel "The Bell Jar" and the poetry collection "Ariel," which was published posthumously.
Plath's writing is characterized by its raw emotion, vivid imagery, and unflinching honesty. She is credited with helping to redefine the genre of confessional poetry and has had a lasting impact on subsequent generations of writers.
Plath's most famous work is arguably her poem "Daddy," which delves into her complex relationship with her father and themes of power, control, and liberation. Despite her tragic death by suicide at the age of 30, Sylvia Plath's literary legacy continues to inspire and resonate with readers around the world.
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