‘Stings’ (1962) by Sylvia Plath

Ear Read This by Ash Caton

Sep 8, 202362:39Arts

S3E92 Ash is joined by Patricia Grisafi to discuss 'Stings' by Sylvia Plath, the third poem in her Bee Sequence. Tune in for a conversation about red comets, queen bees, and scapegoats. Follow Trish on Twitter here: @Pat...

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