"Stasis in darkness.Then the substanceless blue" ― Sylvia Plath From Sylvia Plath Poet Added on 1/31/2026 About Sylvia Plath Sylvia Plath was an American poet and novelist associated with confessional poetry. She is known for Ariel and for her novel The Bell Jar. Her writing is noted for its emotional intensity, formal control, and autobiographical force. Born: 1932-10-27 Died: 1963-01-01 View all quotes from Sylvia Plath