The Poetry of Emily Dickinson

Book Synopsis

A deeply personal collection of poetry, the raw emotion and mastery of Emily Dickinson's poems cannot be denied. Her unique style, with its short lines, unusual punctuation and succinct nature, is quite unlike anything else. Featuring a range of topics, from love and death to beauty, isolation and the nature of time, there is something for everyone in this selection of poetry from one of America's most accomplished writers.

About the Author

Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was an American poet known for her unique and unconventional style of writing. Born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts, she lived a reclusive life, only publishing a handful of poems during her lifetime. Her work was discovered posthumously and received extraordinary praise from leading magazines and newspapers. Today she is now considered one of the most important figures in American poetry, known for her introspective and thought-provoking themes.