The Bell Jar
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About this book
The Bell Jar is the only novel written by American poet Sylvia Plath. It is an intensely realistic and emotional record of a successful and talented young woman's descent into madness.
Reader Profile
4.4/5 · 555 readers · 272 pages · ≈ 5 h 02 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The Bell Jar?
About ≈ 5 h 02 m — 272 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Bell Jar?
272 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Bell Jar?
It sits on the Classics, Psychology, Poetry shelves.
Is The Bell Jar in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Bell Jar?
The main characters include Esther Greenwood, Buddy Willard, Betsy, Constantin.
Where does The Bell Jar take place?
It is set in New York City, Adirondacks, Boston during 1953, 1950s.
Who wrote The Bell Jar?
Sylvia Plath.
Setting
New York CityAdirondacksBoston
Time period
19531950s
Characters
Esther GreenwoodBuddy WillardBetsyConstantin