The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson
The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson
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Poem • Fiction
1976
Adult
14+ years
NP
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The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson is a comprehensive collection of the poetic works of Emily Dickinson. It features her poignant, reflective, and innovative verses that often explore themes such as nature, death, love, and immortality, showcasing her unique literary voice and profound depth of thought.
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The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson receives high praise for its thorough collection of the poet’s work, showcasing her innovative use of language and themes of nature and mortality. Readers appreciate the comprehensive nature but note that the lack of annotations can make it difficult for newcomers to fully grasp the nuances. A seminal book for poetry enthusiasts.
Who Should Read The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson?
Readers who appreciate introspective and poignant poetry, especially fans of The Collected Poems of Sylvia Plath or Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman, will find immense value in The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson. This collection appeals to those who enjoy exploring themes of nature, identity, and the human condition through concise and innovative verse.
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Emily Dickinson's vast collection of poetry, published posthumously, highlights her unique style, characterized by the use of unconventional punctuation and capitalization, which challenged the norms of 19th-century poetry.
Most of Emily Dickinson’s poems, despite their initial anonymous publication, have gained widespread recognition for their profound exploration of themes such as death, immortality, and nature.
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The first edition of The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson, published in 1955, was edited by Thomas H. Johnson, aiming to present her poems with the intended lineation and punctuation closest to Dickinson's original manuscripts.
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Poem • Fiction
1976
Adult
14+ years
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