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Picture Post: Reading Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar at McLean

This just felt wrong to do, but could not be avoided. Reading Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar in front of North Belknap House, McLean Hospital.


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  1. BridgetAnna21 July, 2012 16:48

    Peter,

    Just ... perfect!

    Were you there today or is this an old shot?

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  2. Peter K Steinberg21 July, 2012 17:07

    Yo girl! It was today.

    pks

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  3. BridgetAnna21 July, 2012 17:14

    Looka like a gorgeous day. Did Mrs. Tomolillo happen to ever pop out from behind the bushes??

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  4. Peter K Steinberg21 July, 2012 17:26

    The day was unparalleled in its loveliness.

    Mrs. Tomolillo just popped out another baby and is in recovery; Mrs. Mole just sat there silently.

    Miss Mucky-Muck was, despite being shocked and appalled, eating her two kinds of beans.

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  5. Melanie Smith21 July, 2012 20:52

    You make me laugh :)

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  6. The Plath Diaries22 July, 2012 20:17

    Ha! Love it! :)

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  7. George Fitzgerald23 July, 2012 08:51

    Interesting idea Peter, but it calls for a series. Have yourself snapped at as many places as possible in relation to Bell Jar ... those awful library steps, etc. etc. etc.

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  8. Peter K Steinberg23 July, 2012 11:31

    Thanks for your comment, George! It is like the gnome-knapped garden gnome. Great idea. Might do this.

    pks

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  9. BridgetAnna23 July, 2012 14:08

    I agree with George Fitzgerald... that would be fabulous to have those snaps! And, I dare say, SP would get a kick out of it.

    -Bridget

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  10. George Fitzgerald24 July, 2012 09:07

    I'm seeing a little book ... 30 or so photos w/descriptions from the novel as captions. Even if self-published, like Edward Gorey did for his early works!

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  11. Maddy25 July, 2012 20:58

    Oh yes! Please do this! Take me with you on your travels

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