Sylvia Plath originally published 'The Bell Jar' under the pen name "Victoria Lucas."
The semi-autobiographical novel was re-published under her own name in the U.K. in 1966, three years after her suicide. However, there was controversy over whether Plath would have wanted the book published under her own name. According to a close friend of Plath's, she published the book under a pseudonym because she didn't want to upset her mother or anyone who was mentioned in the book. In response, publisher Faber and Faber claimed that there was no evidence that Plath would not have wanted her name on the book posthumously. Meanwhile, Plath's mother prevented the book from being published in the US until 1971, because she didn't want people she knew to recognize themselves in the book.
Related Facts
A checklist can help you manage insulin resistance by ensuring that you are always tackling the primary risk factors.
Swiggy was founded by two young entrepreneurs
In Rio, street art is legal.
Did you Know? Algeria is the home of the endangered Saharan cheetah
Braille is not a language.
Why was he called Genghis Khan?
Candy Corn was originally called Chicken Feed
Did you Know? There is no such thing as curry powder.
The Kingdom of Pagan in Myanmar
It's home to India's only legitimate two-wheeler taxis
Did you Know? In-flight oxygen masks aren't intended to last the whole flight.
The Bronte sisters released a book of poetry that was not successful.
Did you Know? Dabbawallahs provide an astonishing number of lunches.
Did you Know? Batman operates under a rigorous 'No Kill' policy.
BMW currently owns the Guinness World Record for the longest drift.
The population of kangaroos outnumbers humans.
Are Babur and Genghis Khan related?
Did you Know? Gayatri Mantra is composed of the initial letter of each of the Ramayana's 1000 verses.
According to studies, beets have high concentrations of certain antioxidants.
Fact! Sleeping in a cool environment might help you lose weight.
The Circus Maximum in Rome is still the largest sports stadium ever constructed.
Ashwagandha reduces blood sugar and fat levels.
Did you Know? Tomb Raider game initially starred a male Indiana Jones rip-off.
It is known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean and the Teardrop of India.
Soufflés are frequently created using two basic ingredients: