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Letters of Emily Dickinson

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Letters of Emily Dickinson

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"To live is so startling," observed the poet, "it leaves but little room for other occupations." Despite the isolation of her father's Amherst home, away from which she seldom ventured, Emily Dickinson led a life busy with thought and sensation. Only five of her poems were published while she lived, each of them anonymously or without her consent. Today, approximately 1,500 of her poems are in print, and hundreds of others are thought to have once existed, Dickinson's poetry reflects the power of her contemplative gifts, and her deep sensitivity, leavened by humour, courses through her letters as well. This first collection of Dickinson's letters originally appeared in 1894, only eight years after her death. Lovingly compiled by a close friend, this is the core of Emily Dickinson's correspondence as we know it. Although she grew reclusive in her later years and seldom saw her many friends, she thought of them often and affectionately, as her missives attest. The small cast of daily characters in her little world takes on vivid life in the letters: the father she revered; her brother, to whom she was passionately devoted; and her cherished sister, with whom she shared an intense bond. Best of all, her famous wit is evident on every page of these letters, which cast a welcome light on an important and enigmatic figure of American literature.
Release date NZ
May 25th, 2003
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Pages
416
Dimensions
136x216x18
ISBN-13
9780486428581
Product ID
11954662

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