Spark Notes
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath: Study Guide - Mini Essays
For this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar. Students may check some of their answers online.
Curated OER
The Bell Jar Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Sylvia Plath
This web page provides a brief biography on Sylvia Plath with a photograph included.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century: Literature 1950 2000
Explore key literary works of the late 20th century with these articles.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century: Gender and Sexuality
Discover how 20th-century literature explored, questioned, and exploded traditional ideas of gender roles and sexuality.
Other
Neurotic Poets: Sylvia Plath
This is a detailed biography on the often turbulent life and poetry of Sylvia Plath (1932-1963 CE). Included are links to full-texts of Plath's poems and images.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Sylvia Plath
This brief overview of the life and writing of poet Sylvia Plath (1932-1963 CE) includes a list of her works as well as few links to related websites.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath is featured in this brief biography for her writings which focused on her views of feminism. See "Sylvia Plath Activities" for related materials.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Morning Song" by Sylvia Plath
This site shares the poem "Morning Song" from the author Sylvia Plath. Alliteration and rhyme are prevelant in this poem, just as these poetic devices are present in her most famous novel, The Bell Jar.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Bell Jar
This semi-autobiographical novel by Sylvia Plath is analysed in depth in this fascintating site.