The Slicks
On Sylvia Plath and Taylor Swift
by Maggie Nelson
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Pub Date 13 Nov 2025 | Archive Date 13 Dec 2025
Random House UK, Vintage | Fern Press
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Description
A rallying, celebratory essay about Sylvia Plath, Taylor Swift and unbridled female ambition by the adored author of Bluets and The Argonauts
In The Slicks, Maggie Nelson positions culture-dominating pop superstar Taylor Swift and feminist cult icon Sylvia Plath as twin hosts of the female urge towards wanting hard, working hard and pouring forth – and as twinned targets of patriarchy’s ancient urge to disparage, trivialise and demonise such prolific, intimate output.
A heady and rallying melding of popular culture and literary criticism, The Slicks is an inspired and unexpected assessment of two iconic female artists by one of the most revered and influential critics of her generation.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781911717652 |
| PRICE | £9.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 80 |
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