The Disturbed American Essence Portrayed in ‘The Bell Jar’

Growing up in São Paulo, Brazil, I dedicated much of my time to devouring American young-adult books, studiously dissecting the mechanics of American teenage life. These books, while not always masterpieces of literature, held a special place in my heart. They fascinated me with their foreignness – their depictions of proms, parking lots, and malls; …

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