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Analysis and comments on Paralytic by Sylvia Plath

Comment 2 of 2, added on January 28th, 2006 at 8:13 AM.

I found this a rather depressing poem, but nonetheless moving. And like he
before be, I am aghast that this poem is so ignored. It is a work of art
and truly one of Plath's greatest pieces.

Tim Cooper from United States
Comment 1 of 2, added on May 27th, 2005 at 10:19 PM.

first, let me start by saying
I CANNOT BELIEVE NOT ONE PERSON HAS LEFT A COMMENT ON THIS POEM!
it, like 'cut' as those certain elements. the exact placement of words that
make it immacuate and un- faulted. short poetry almost has another life to
itself. it direct and stright forward.


jamie mcginlay from Australia



Information about Paralytic

Poet: Sylvia Plath
Poem: Paralytic
Volume: The Collected Poems
Year: 1963
Added: Feb 20 2003
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