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Andrew Wilson's Mad Girl's Love Song: Sylvia Plath and Life Before Ted Published Today

Mad Girl's Love Song: Sylvia Plath and Life Before Ted by Andrew Wilson is officially published today in the United Kingdom by Simon & Schuster. Congratulations Andrew!

The biography should be available in traditional book stores (if you can find one) and via Amazon.co.uk.

Mad Girl's Love Song will be published in the US (Scribner) on next Tuesday, 5 February. It is available at Amazon.com
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  1. Anonymous31 January, 2013 09:00

    That would explain why it wasn't in the three bookshops I checked last Saturday.. Doh!

    I think I'm gonna give the CR one a miss though.

    Doreen

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  2. Carl Rollyson03 February, 2013 07:15

    I've seen Andrew Wilsons's book in shops already. Congratulations Andrew!

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  3. Anonymous11 February, 2013 13:21

    So, bottom line: Peter, do you recommend Wilson's book? I was on the verge of buying it yesterday, but decided I wanted an expert's opinion - without drama and hype.

    By the way, I check your blog almost daily - thank you for being a constant wealth of quality interest and information on Plath. Much respect.

    - émilie.

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  4. Peter K Steinberg11 February, 2013 13:53

    émilie - thank you for your comment and for being a reader of the blog. And daily too! Wow.

    I'm flattered to be considered an expert - at least I think you were referring to me... Yes, I recommend Andrew Wilson's book. Flat out. Yes.

    ~pks

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  5. Anonymous11 February, 2013 21:22

    Thanks for the advice, Peter - I went out and bought it this evening, with your recommendation. I can't wait get started!

    All my best,
    émilie.

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  6. Anonymous11 February, 2013 21:24

    Oh and I just came across this article: http://m.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/02/there-are-almost-no-obituaries-for-sylvia-plath/273032/

    Nice going! :)

    - émilie.

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  7. Peter K Steinberg12 February, 2013 09:14

    émilie - I do hope you enjoy it. One persons cup of tea might not be another's!

    Thanks, too, about The Atlantic piece. Kind of came as a surprise as I thought I was just providing information for a story...

    pks

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