Mary Ventura and The Ninth Kingdom

Released: January 22, 2019
Length: 43 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Harper Perennial

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In this newly uncovered tale by Sylvia Plath, titled Mary Ventura and The Ninth Kingdom, listeners follow a young woman on a transformative train journey that symbolizes her rebellion against societal conventions. Written during Plath's time at Smith College in 1952, the story immerses the audience in a vibrant, allegorical landscape, where Mary encounters thought-provoking imagery and poignant questions about life and agency. As she seeks to understand the enigmatic "ninth kingdom," a haunting exploration of independence and mortality unfolds.

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