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The Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson (Volume 8) (Timeless Classics, 8)

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Book Synopsis: Explore the essence of life, love, nature, and time in exquisite verse with this elegantly designed edition of Emily Dickinson’s finest poems. Born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts, to a prominent New England family and educated at Amherst Academy and Mt. Holyoke Female Seminary, Emily Elizabeth Dickinson lived most of her life in seclusion, devoted to writing. She scarcely left home, nor did she have many visitors. Only ten of her poems were published in her lifetime, submitted without her permission by friends. It was only after her death in 1886 that the scope of her work as a poet came to light—over 1,700 poems were discovered in a dresser drawer by her sister, Lavinia.

Emily Dickinson’s poems reflect her loneliness, as well as her love of nature, the influence of the Metaphysical poets of seventeenth century England, and her strong Puritan religious beliefs. Yet, it is her use of language, form, and the deceptive simplicity of her verse that categorize her as an important force in nineteenth century American letters and, along with Walt Whitman, a founder of a distinctly American voice in modern poetry.

PRELUDE
THIS is my letter to the world,
That never wrote to me,—
That simple news that Nature told,
With tender majesty.

Her message is committed
To hands I cannot see;
For love of her, sweet countrymen,
Judge tenderly of me!

The Timeless Classics series from Rock Point brings together the works of classic authors from around the world. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed gift editions feature luxe, patterned endpapers, ribbon markers, and foil and deboss details on vibrantly colored cases. Celebrate these beloved works of literature as true standouts in your personal library collection.

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Experience the captivating brilliance of Emily Dickinson’s masterful poetry with The Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson (Volume 8) (Timeless Classics, 8). This elegantly designed edition showcases her finest poems, exploring the essence of life, love, nature, and time. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Dickinson’s words as she unveils the deepest emotions and profound observations of the human experience.

Born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts, Emily Dickinson was a reclusive poet who dedicated her life to the written word. She rarely ventured outside her home, preferring the solace of penning verses that would later become literary treasures. Only a few of her poems were published during her lifetime, but it was after her passing in 1886 that the true extent of her poetic genius was revealed.

With over 1,700 poems discovered after her death, Dickinson's work garnered acclaim for its poignant portrayal of loneliness, appreciation of nature, and reflection of seventeenth-century Metaphysical poetry and Puritan religious beliefs. Her innovative use of language, form, and the deceptively simple nature of her verse made her a prominent figure in American literature, alongside the likes of Walt Whitman.

The Timeless Classics series from Rock Point presents this remarkable collection as a complete and unabridged edition. Every page is adorned with luxurious patterned endpapers, complemented by ribbon markers and foil and deboss details on vibrantly colored cases. The book itself is a work of art, destined to become a standout in your personal library collection.

Explore the magical world of Emily Dickinson's poems and embark on a poetic journey like no other. Buy now and let her words inspire and move you, as you delve into the depth of human emotion and the wonders of the natural world.

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