• Death studies · Oct 1998

    Biography Historical Article

    Suicide and creativity: the case of Sylvia Plath.

    • M A Runco.
    • California State University, Fullerton, USA. MRunco@fullerton.edu
    • Death Stud. 1998 Oct 1; 22 (7): 637-54.

    AbstractThis article explores the idea that although much can be learned by viewing Sylvia Plath's poetry as an expression of her thinking and affect, additional insights are afforded by reversing the typical direction of effect and by viewing Plath's affect, and in particular her depression, as a result of her writing. Consistent with this interpretation is Plath's huge investment in writing. This may have contributed to the sensitivity that predisposed her to stress and depression. This perspective is tied to the existing creativity literature and interwoven and contrasted with existing descriptions of Plath's work and tragic death.

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