I took a deep breath and made myself small. I knew I had a choice. I could be a victim of my circumstances, or I could be a conqueror.
— Sylvia Plath Modern

The Bell Jar, confessional poetry

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The Bell Jar

Date / Period

1963

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Controversial

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https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/83024-i-took-a-deep-breath-and-made-myself-smal…

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