The Colossus: Poems by Sylvia Plath

Originally published in 1960, The Colossus was the only volume of Sylvia Plath’s poetry published before her death in 1963. Showing a scholarly dedication to the craft, the poems in this collection are brimming with originality and the startling imagery that would later confirm her status as one of the most important poets of the twentieth century. This edition was posthumously published by her husband Ted Hughes.

Publisher: Faber and Faber
Date Published: 1967 (1st Ed.)
Book Condition: Very good hardcover in a price-clipped dust jacket showing minor surface rubbing and edge wear, with a small closed tear to the top edge of dust jacket near the spine. The boards remain in very good condition with a straight spine and clear silver lettering. There is a tanning mark from the dust jacket to the front and back endpapers, with mild tanning to pastedowns. Previous owner’s name to the top of front endpaper. Otherwise, a near fine and unmarked copy internally.