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Cindy Kitchel's avatar

The gaslighting. “Everyone wanted to take away Roe v. Wade and I did it,” followed by a sexual assault conviction in civil court,” followed by “Women, I will be your protector.”

I’m so sorry you went through that toxic relationship, Emily, and grateful you’re able to write about it.

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Sarah Beeson's avatar

I was reading the poem “Three Women” just now, and immediately noticed parallels between Plath and many of Joanna Newsom’s songs.

“Baby Birch” echoes a lot of “Three Women”, even the snake-like swan and the cussing goose.

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Emily Van Duyne's avatar

I never thought of that! "Baby Birch" takes me apart every time I hear it. Have you ever watched that one live recording of it-- I think from 2010?

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Sarah Beeson's avatar

Yes, I cry every time 🥲 I am not built for such emotional depths!

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Carmen Rodriguez Zapata's avatar

Excellent read!

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Esmé Weijun Wang's avatar

Sent you a DM ❤️💕

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Emily Van Duyne's avatar

Just replied!!

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Rachel Dean's avatar

Hi, Emily. I just finished your book last week and I’ve been thinking about it almost every day since. I’ve always loved Plath, and I appreciate the seriousness with which you approach her work and her life. Thanks again for writing it.

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Suzanne Demko's avatar

Nice read, Emily.

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Emily Van Duyne's avatar

Thanks, Suzanne!

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