The Bell Jar was written by Sylvia Plath, a mentally disturbed young American who is noted for her writing talents and insight into minds. She is the author of Ariel, a collection of poems written shortly before she committed suicide. The Bell Jar is a superb demonstration of wit, humor (a tad dark at some points), and a comprehensive account of a mental breakdown. The book is largely autobiographical and details the road that led her to insanity and being committed to a mental instituion. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys depressing but enlightening literature.
