This Complete compendium of Emily Dickenson\'s poetry offers the reader a vivid portrait of one of Massachusetts\' most famous and enigmatic poets.
Despite her illness, she managed to travel with her family to see life beyond her hometown of Amhurst and publish a few of her poems..
The death of a school principal she admired, and of several friends, plummeted her toward isolation during the prime of her life.
Contemporary scholars generally agree that Emily Dickenson\'s isolation was chiefly the result of a persistent depression.
Emily\'s early life ensured a great standard of education, with her aunts in particular noting her inclination toward musical and literary interests.
Throughout her life, Emily\'s family ensured her care and comfort; she lived a life characterized by quiet self-seclusion.
Although a greatly talented writer, Emily Dickenson lived most of her life in private seclusion, in contrast to the culture of the time which emphasized community and socializing.
This Complete compendium of Emily Dickenson\'s poetry offers the reader a vivid portrait of one of Massachusetts\' most famous and enigmatic poets
