The Haunted Reader and Sylvia Plath by Gail Crowther

The Haunted Reader and Sylvia Plath by Gail Crowther

The Haunted Reader & Sylvia Plath takes an unusual approach to Sylvia Plath studies focusing on the readers of Sylvia Plath rather than the historical figure herself. Working from the premise that Plath is a highly visible cultural figure, this book explores why her readers become so attached to her. Why does she have such a large and devoted following? What is it about her that attracts people, and once they are drawn in, how does this fandom manifest itself? This book is based on primary research carried out by the author who has collected stories and accounts from readers of Plath and explores key areas such as the first encounter with Plath, ways in which fans feel they 'double' with Plath, pilgrimages that they make to places where she lived and worked, how they interact with images of Plath and how they respond to objects owned by Plath. This study is unique. There is currently no other book that deals with this subject. As such, The Haunted Reader & Sylvia Plath offers a fascinating and original approach not only to Plath scholarship but to the increasing body of literature on fandom studies.

Dr Gail Crowther was awarded her PhD from Lancaster University in 2010. She is the author of several papers and chapters on Sylvia Plath and co-author of 'Sylvia Plath in Devon: A Year's Turning' published by Fonthill Media.

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ISBN 13	9781781555477
ISBN 10	1781555478
Title	The Haunted Reader and Sylvia Plath
Author	Gail Crowther
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Fonthill Media Ltd
Year published	2016-08-25
Number of pages	176
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