Plath and Alchemy
Take a look at this picture. Especially the top lines, which show symbols for the principle elements of alchemy (Fire, Air, Water, Earth) and the crucial elements of the alchemical process (Lead, Tin, Iron, Gold, Copper, Mercury, Silver). Plath’s collection Ariel is loaded with alchemy. Scholars know that Plath’s mother Aurelia studied and wrote her […]