Oriane Jeancourt Galignani's Novel on Sylvia Plath's Suicide
Oriane Jeancourt Galignani's novel 'Mourir est un art comme tout le reste' (Albin Michel) reimagines Sylvia Plath's final days, focusing on her descent into depression and suicide at age 31. The book draws on Plath's poems and journal excerpts, avoiding mythologization. It details Plath's domestic life with husband Ted Hughes, their separation, and her struggle to write. Critic Alexandre Mare notes the novel explores the delicate balance required for creative work.
Key facts
- Oriane Jeancourt Galignani authored 'Mourir est un art comme tout le reste'
- Published by Albin Michel
- Novel focuses on Sylvia Plath's suicide
- Plath died at age 31
- She had published two poetry collections and stories
- Her novel 'The Bell Jar' became a bestseller
- Husband Ted Hughes left her for another woman
- George Steiner commented on her poems' honesty
Entities
Artists
- Oriane Jeancourt Galignani
- Sylvia Plath
- Ted Hughes
- George Steiner
- Alexandre Mare
Institutions
- Albin Michel
Sources
- artpress —