Ito listen and become lost in ones writing's can be life altering, it is a time to become someone other than you, to go to new places, feel new feelings dream a little, do what you would/could not do out of this day dream. to hear a poem not a rhyme (rime) and too feel what the writer is saying is amazing. some people think because it does not rime, it is not a poem or that they do not understand what they are saying, it is not poetry! maybe they should clear their thoughts and go to new places
If you read between the lines and read closely you see past the well publicized depression and suicide that most people cannot get past. She was a loving mother of two and was well educated (a high achiever :) ) and scholarly.
There's a comment on here about her poetry being depressing! (I wonder if that person watches tv or reads the papers?) So May I just say: What poetry is! As with Hughes & 90% of other poets,authors & song writers.Is that they're all telling ONE story! To us! Not about them!-as such-but about a limited, blinded, lost & depressing life situation! That WE ALL! Are perfectly happy with? Fooled by our blinding senses & living in the past. We're convinced this is Everything! Do Think before u comm'nt.
@walteryoule Hello There, I would like to add a little to this comment please, as for someone thinking that her poems are depressing? I think it is more that they do not understand what she is saying, how it is being said, and what exactly it is about. I believe that poetry is beautiful, you can being taken to another place, time and for a short time be another person in words. for those who comment saying negative things, or do not understand the poet maybe it is too deep for you.
I absolutely love Sylvia Plath! And this is, by far, my favorite piece of her work. I'm compelled to use it as a monologue whenever I audition. It's just that great
ONE OF MY ALLTIME FAVORITES....i'd say this is in my top 5 of all Plath's work and that's saying something because i LOVE her work so much. i love that "thumb shut"....and "how about this suit?".....does anyone else find themselves freakishly thinking of this poem when they look for a job? god her voice is perfection....."a living doll everywhere you look"...it's SO biting and haunting....it's perfection, people. PERFECTION.....
It's kinda of like someone applying for, say a date. You have to look perfect on your first date and you have to conduct yourself a certain way. This piece shows that a job isn't the only thing you DO apply for, but instead, it explains that we MUST uphold society's expectations. That's just my interpretation.
This is a feminist poem in that it's about women and their roles in society as wives. "to bring teacups and roll away headaches" this is a maternal stereotype. The repetition of "will you marry it?" she compares women to dolls "a living doll, everywhere you look. It can sew, it can cook, it can talk, talk, talk," also the part "You have a hole, it's a poultice. you have an eye, it's an image."
Some people are able to share their depression with the world via their literary talent, and perhaps thus lessen their own psychological burden - other, less talented individuals have to suffer it alone. Whilst appreciating the literary quality of her work, I still find Sylvia Plath depressing :-(
Download the free audio recording software "Audacity." Take the sound ouputs from the VHS machine and put it into the input on the computer. This requires rca to mini jack cable. You then will have no trouble at all recording the audio of your vhs to a digital file. If this seems complex, get someone to help you, but the only real cost in the rca/minijack cable - available at radio shack, or circuit city, etc. or on eBay. good luck.
After you record the file into Audacity and trim the ends a little, you will need to "export" the file to one of two formats. If you use the .wav format, it does it. If you want to use .mp3, you have to download the converter thing, a tiny file, dll or somesuch. Do a Google seach for "Audacity export mp3." But I think of the two, .wav sounds a little better. Audacity is a very high quality program, widely used. select the input on the main page, adjust input level, you are ready to go. Good luck
It is similar to video editing software. Once you have your track recorded, you do not "save" like a word processor file, you must "export" the file and this does the conversion to your desired file format. Pretty dry and unpoetic, but that is how it works.
You are welcome and allow me to recognize you for providing this cultural treasure. I have not before heard Plath read and this also lead me to listening to some Ted Hughes whom I also have not heard his voice. It was very different than I expected. His poetry is hugely heavy, monstrous, however Hughe's voice is moderate but his pronunciation is crisp, specific. Thank you for the cultural enrichment. When Ginsberg and then Hughes passed, I was the only person who noticed it seemed. Bravo to you
@Thepowersurge If you are in the US and have membership at Costco, you can drop the VHS tape at the photo department where I believe they can easily convert it to digital format.
Beautiful yet haunting - the great Sylvia Plath, ladies and gentlemen. R.I.P
purplemimi1996 1 week ago
I apologise for the letters at the begging, it should read I too listen and become lost in...
childrenfromabove 2 months ago
Ito listen and become lost in ones writing's can be life altering, it is a time to become someone other than you, to go to new places, feel new feelings dream a little, do what you would/could not do out of this day dream. to hear a poem not a rhyme (rime) and too feel what the writer is saying is amazing. some people think because it does not rime, it is not a poem or that they do not understand what they are saying, it is not poetry! maybe they should clear their thoughts and go to new places
childrenfromabove 2 months ago
I SO love to hear writers reading their own work. Thanks for this.
bettyfelon1 2 months ago
I love "Daddy" best but can't post it b/c my father is on FB and he might ctually know I'm talking about him1
klondike316 2 months ago
Will you marry it? Brilliant!
macrent2 2 months ago
If you read between the lines and read closely you see past the well publicized depression and suicide that most people cannot get past. She was a loving mother of two and was well educated (a high achiever :) ) and scholarly.
srkbabe92 4 months ago 2
Her voice is so powerful and gives raw emotion to her poetry that is so rare
srkbabe92 4 months ago 2
This woman is a master.
xXBronzedBalletXx 4 months ago 2
I just love listening to her voice.
aboo12195 5 months ago
There's a comment on here about her poetry being depressing! (I wonder if that person watches tv or reads the papers?) So May I just say: What poetry is! As with Hughes & 90% of other poets,authors & song writers.Is that they're all telling ONE story! To us! Not about them!-as such-but about a limited, blinded, lost & depressing life situation! That WE ALL! Are perfectly happy with? Fooled by our blinding senses & living in the past. We're convinced this is Everything! Do Think before u comm'nt.
walteryoule 8 months ago
@walteryoule Hello There, I would like to add a little to this comment please, as for someone thinking that her poems are depressing? I think it is more that they do not understand what she is saying, how it is being said, and what exactly it is about. I believe that poetry is beautiful, you can being taken to another place, time and for a short time be another person in words. for those who comment saying negative things, or do not understand the poet maybe it is too deep for you.
childrenfromabove 2 months ago
So much beauty. Such honesty. So much Plath.
thebedwetter10 8 months ago
What the hell is she talking about ?
baldbollocks 11 months ago
@baldbollocks marriage
GuppyGirlAdventures 11 months ago
I love to see people playing the great poetry of the time,,,,Thank you!
deannasanders1 1 year ago
I studied this for my AS Level English... anyone remotely interested in her should read 'The Bell Jar' (her only novel)
indiekid4051 1 year ago
Awesome poem! I just got her book of poems "Ariel" from the library, I AM HOOKED! She is BY FAR my favorite poet!!!!
Durcan2010 1 year ago
Her voice is so distinct. I can only describe it as a humorous sob.
kookooboy 1 year ago 10
wow amazing! how can i get this recording on my ITunes?
nicolesmithdance 2 years ago
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Well you have to love it.
Another 'wack job' for the history books.
baldbollocks 2 years ago
So much knowing, self-knowing, compressed into so few years must combust.
johndoejonespoet 2 years ago 3
I absolutely love Sylvia Plath! And this is, by far, my favorite piece of her work. I'm compelled to use it as a monologue whenever I audition. It's just that great
imatt1990 2 years ago 14
Sylvia is an unusual to me, but her poems are absolute genius. I fell sorry for her and all that has happened in her very short life.
VulpeculaStudios 2 years ago 20
ONE OF MY ALLTIME FAVORITES....i'd say this is in my top 5 of all Plath's work and that's saying something because i LOVE her work so much. i love that "thumb shut"....and "how about this suit?".....does anyone else find themselves freakishly thinking of this poem when they look for a job? god her voice is perfection....."a living doll everywhere you look"...it's SO biting and haunting....it's perfection, people. PERFECTION.....
lisamj 2 years ago 6
what is this poem about??
amythomas171993 2 years ago
It's kinda of like someone applying for, say a date. You have to look perfect on your first date and you have to conduct yourself a certain way. This piece shows that a job isn't the only thing you DO apply for, but instead, it explains that we MUST uphold society's expectations. That's just my interpretation.
imatt1990 2 years ago
thankyou! i really didn't understand at first!
amythomas171993 2 years ago
This is a feminist poem in that it's about women and their roles in society as wives. "to bring teacups and roll away headaches" this is a maternal stereotype. The repetition of "will you marry it?" she compares women to dolls "a living doll, everywhere you look. It can sew, it can cook, it can talk, talk, talk," also the part "You have a hole, it's a poultice. you have an eye, it's an image."
germany10 2 years ago 7
@germany10
Thanks for explanation...Without analysis the poem has no meaning...
For that reason many people they don't like poetry...
DrSylva22 2 months ago
It's a sarcastic view on marriage. The living doll being the wife and the person being interviewed the husband.
25 years silver, 50 gold= anniversaries.
It makes more sense if you read it while listening.
narutobiggestfan 2 years ago 5
@narutobiggestfan exactly. reminds me of Ibsen's A Doll's House.
MachineAmbition 1 year ago
Some people are able to share their depression with the world via their literary talent, and perhaps thus lessen their own psychological burden - other, less talented individuals have to suffer it alone. Whilst appreciating the literary quality of her work, I still find Sylvia Plath depressing :-(
expatbritingermany 2 years ago
i always remembered this poem. head in an oven, never knew, i knew
she commited suicide. angels with now
definemaybe 2 years ago
Does anyone have her reading "Disquieting Muses"? I have it on the VHS of Voices and Visions, but it's hard to transcribe to digital.
Thepowersurge 3 years ago 3
i have that too!
DrewArriola 3 years ago
Download the free audio recording software "Audacity." Take the sound ouputs from the VHS machine and put it into the input on the computer. This requires rca to mini jack cable. You then will have no trouble at all recording the audio of your vhs to a digital file. If this seems complex, get someone to help you, but the only real cost in the rca/minijack cable - available at radio shack, or circuit city, etc. or on eBay. good luck.
Joeey 3 years ago
Hey, thank you very much for the suggestion. I'll look into it.
Thepowersurge 3 years ago
After you record the file into Audacity and trim the ends a little, you will need to "export" the file to one of two formats. If you use the .wav format, it does it. If you want to use .mp3, you have to download the converter thing, a tiny file, dll or somesuch. Do a Google seach for "Audacity export mp3." But I think of the two, .wav sounds a little better. Audacity is a very high quality program, widely used. select the input on the main page, adjust input level, you are ready to go. Good luck
Joeey 3 years ago
It is similar to video editing software. Once you have your track recorded, you do not "save" like a word processor file, you must "export" the file and this does the conversion to your desired file format. Pretty dry and unpoetic, but that is how it works.
Joeey 3 years ago
Thanks again.
Thepowersurge 3 years ago
You are welcome and allow me to recognize you for providing this cultural treasure. I have not before heard Plath read and this also lead me to listening to some Ted Hughes whom I also have not heard his voice. It was very different than I expected. His poetry is hugely heavy, monstrous, however Hughe's voice is moderate but his pronunciation is crisp, specific. Thank you for the cultural enrichment. When Ginsberg and then Hughes passed, I was the only person who noticed it seemed. Bravo to you
Joeey 3 years ago
pardon the typos/possession/apostrophe/spelling etc.
Joeey 3 years ago
@Thepowersurge You could use a Video Capture Device. Google EzCAP
tomosart 1 year ago
@Thepowersurge If you are in the US and have membership at Costco, you can drop the VHS tape at the photo department where I believe they can easily convert it to digital format.
midonile 1 month ago
This is my favourite so far (I just started listening to these after having seen the movie about her/Ted), quite funny and she reads it well too..
I find her imagery strangely familiar, seems to have inspired some 'gothic' musicians like bauhaus and manson.
Alianger 3 years ago
That was so clinical and cold. I loved it. Best Plath piece ever.
JeramyTheGirl 3 years ago 2
find her reading (live) "the moon and the yew tree" and parts of the essay "Ocean 1212W"
she wrote mostly 50s to early 60s, but how mod this shitt sounds (timeless aka modern)
blackkerouac26 3 years ago
A wonderful day with a little slice of dessert to top it off. Thanks for sending me this!
SEATTLEGRL1 3 years ago
Why don't you come to one of my lectures when I am back at the university? I'll do it solely on Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes.
LIBERALTHNKR 3 years ago
Now that's an offer I may not be able to refuse!
SEATTLEGRL1 3 years ago
I wanna go to one of your classes.
polpol12 3 years ago
Thanks for the lovely email today and the NY Times article on the university. The Plath book sounds intriguing! x
SEATTLEGRL1 3 years ago
Incredibly animated reading (I had never heard it). What a career she might have had.
Williepe 3 years ago
Oooh yeah another one of my favorites. :D Thank you
xgirlfiendx 3 years ago
I love her.
She was just amazing.
claire161616 3 years ago 4
my favourite plath poem =D
mmmmmabel 3 years ago 2