The Colossus and Other Poems

This collection of poems by Sylvia Plath, first published in 1960, is a powerful and captivating read. With classics such as "The Beekeeper's Daughter" and "I Want, I Want," Plath explores the imperatives of life and the hunger for death with graceful craftsmanship, original imagery, and layer upon layer of meaning. The Colossus is an early display of genius that will move, delight, and shock readers.