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9 days ago | beth

What is 'The Bell Jar' about?

The Bell Jar is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows Esther Greenwood, a young woman struggling with mental illness while pursuing a writing career. It explores her descent into depression and her experiences in a mental health institution, reflecting Plath's own mental health challenges.

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