Adult Book Discussion: The Bell Jar

For our September meeting, we will be discussing The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. The Bell Jar is a classic of American literature. Originally published under the pseudonym "Victoria Lucas" in 1963--only a month before the author's suicide--Sylvia Plath's harrowing autobiographical novel traces a young woman's descent into an emotional breakdown. The brilliant and disturbing story of Esther Greenwood's journey from the glamorous world of magazine publishing in New York to the isolating world of the asylum has become one of the most famous books of the late twentieth century and still has all its power to shock and move us. Copies of the book are available at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk. How to Attend This event is available in person and online. Attend in person at the Merlo Branch, 644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657 Attend online via ZoomOnly one registration per household is needed. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. Questions about attending online events? Check out our Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or emailaccess@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.