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Overview
Here for the first time, students of Emily Dickinson can find a single source of accurate, up-to-date information on the poet's life and works, her letters and manuscripts, the cultural climate of her times, her reception and influence, and the current state of Dickinson scholarship. Written by a distinguished group of contributors from the United States and abroad, the twenty-two essays in this volume reflect the many facets of the poet's oeuvre, as well as the principal trends in Dickinson studies.Synopsis
Here for the first time, students of Emily Dickinson can find a single source of accurate, up-to-date information on the poet's life and works, her letters and manuscripts, the cultural climate of her times, her reception and influence, and the current state of Dickinson scholarship. Written by a distinguished group of contributors from the United States and abroad, the twenty-two essays in this volume reflect the many facets of the poet's oeuvre, as well as the principal trends in Dickinson studies.
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A source of information on the poet's life and works, her letters and manuscripts, the cultural climate of her times, her reception and influence, and the current state of Dickinson scholarship. Comprises 22 essays reflecting the many facets of the poet's oeuvre, as well as principal trends in Dickinson studies. Topics include themes in her poetry, Dickinson and the visual arts, the poet's critical reception, and her dialogic voice. Each essay presents a historical overview of the subject under scrutiny and offers detailed discussion. Unlike encyclopedic entries, each essay also reflects the contributor's distinct and at times controversial point of view. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.