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Story summary
- The Daffodil Days examines the tumultuous relationship between Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes in the early 1960s through surrounding voices in Devon.
- The narrative shows Plath drafting The Bell Jar and grappling with Hughes's infidelity.
- The story unfolds in reverse, beginning with their separation and ending with a hopeful move to Devon.
- Critics praise its intelligent prose and thorough research.
- Familiarity with Sylvia Plath's biography may enhance the reading experience.
