This selection of early correspondence of the American poet and writer, Sylvia Plath (1932-1963), marks the key moments of her adolescence, including childhood hobbies and high school boyfriends: her successful but turbulent undergraduate years at Smith College: the move to England and Cambridge University: and her meeting and marrying Ted Hughes.
This later correspondence witnesses Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes becoming major, influential contemporary writers, as it happened. Experiences recorded include first books and other publications: teaching: committing to writing full-time: travels: making professional acquaintances: settling in England: starting a family: and buying a house.