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Mary Ventura and The Ninth Kingdom

Sylvia Plath

Narrated by Orlagh Cassidy

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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