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Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson was an American poet. Little-known during her life, she has since been regarded as one of the most important figures in American poetry. Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, into a prominent family with strong ties to its community.

3
Books
56
Years Active
1
Awards
16h
Reading Time

๐Ÿ“‹ Author Details

Years Active: 1830 - 1886
Nationality: American
Total Books: 3
First Published: 1890
Best-Selling Book: Complete Poems

๐Ÿ“š Notable Works

๐Ÿ“š Books by Emily Dickinson

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Cover of The Poems of Emily Dickinson

The Poems of Emily Dickinson

Published: 2012

367 pages

Poetry
Cover of The Letters of Emily Dickinson

The Letters of Emily Dickinson

Published: 2024

977 pages

Literary Collections
Cover of Poetry for Kids: Emily Dickinson

Poetry for Kids: Emily Dickinson

Published: 2016

57 pages

Juvenile Nonfiction
Cover of Poems by Emily Dickinson

Poems by Emily Dickinson

Published: 2020

205 pages

Fiction
Cover of The Poems of Emily Dickinson

The Poems of Emily Dickinson

Published: 2005

697 pages

Poetry
Cover of The Complete Poems

The Complete Poems

Published: 1924

350 pages

Literary Criticism
Cover of Emily Dickinsonโ€™s Poems

Emily Dickinsonโ€™s Poems

Published: 2016

858 pages

Poetry
Cover of The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson

The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson

Published: 1924

356 pages

American poetry

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โœ๏ธ Writing Style & Analysis

Innovative use of form, slant rhyme, and unconventional punctuation

WRITING CHARACTERISTICS

๐ŸŽจ Themes & Literary Influences

Major Themes

Death and immortality Nature and seasons Love and loss Solitude and isolation God and spirituality The inner life

๐Ÿ† Awards & Recognition

๐Ÿ† Posthumous recognition as major American poet

๐Ÿ“– Where to Start Reading

๐ŸŸข Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

Complete Poems

๐Ÿ”ต Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

I'm Nobody! Who are you?

๐ŸŸฃ Advanced

For devoted fans:

Hope is the thing with feathers

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