| Your Own, Sylvia: A Verse Portrait of Sylvia Plath Contributor(s): Hemphill, Stephanie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0440239680 ISBN-13: 9780440239680 Publisher: Rh Childrens Books OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Biographical - Young Adult Fiction | Poetry - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Depression |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.58" H x 5.24" W x 8" (0.46 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 114100 Reading Level: 6.4 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Your Own, Sylvia draws on Plath's writing and extensive nonfiction sources, chronicling Hemphill's interpretation of Plath's life from infancy to her death by suicide at age 30. The poems are arranged chronologically and each conveys an experience in Plath's life told via the voice and perspective of family members, friends, doctors, fellow writers, etc.--as interpreted by Hemphill. Each poem is accompanied by an addendum that further explains the factual circumstances of that poem's subject. The book also includes an Author's Note, some photos, a section describing the source material for each poem, and suggestions for further reading. |