The Complete Poetry of Emily Dickinson (eBook)
879 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654773121-4 (EAN)
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In her seclusion, Emily Dickinson crafted a poetic universe that was far ahead of her time. Living the majority of her life in Amherst, Massachusetts, Dickinson's limited physical horizon belied the vastness of her intellectual and emotional depth. The inclusion of over 400 of her succinct, yet profound verses in this collection exemplifies how her reclusive existence led to a concentrated examination of the human condition—its desires, fears, and ineffable truths—which she poured onto paper in her nearly 1,800 extant poems. Her work manifests a deep, personal confrontation with existence, and it is this honesty and insight which have cemented her legacy in the annals of literature.
This volume is an indispensable treasury for both scholars and general readers. It offers a full encounter with Dickinson's raw and revolutionary voice that continues to resonate with readers across generations. 'The Complete Poetry of Emily Dickinson' is a must-read for anyone who seeks to delve into the enigmatic heart of human experience, as expressed through the unflinching eyes of one of literature's most enigmatic figures. It is a literary pilgrimage that promises to leave none unmoved, and it is here, in these pages, that Dickinson's genius is found in its purest and most potent form.
Emily Dickinson (1830–1886) stands among the most enigmatic and influential figures of American literature. Born in Amherst, Massachusetts, Dickinson lived much of her life in seclusion, challenging the existing norms of the era with her unconventional approach to life and poetry. Despite the solitary nature of her existence, Dickinson's verse resonates with a timeless quality, making her work a cornerstone of American poetics. Her oeuvre is vast and complex, comprising nearly 1,800 poems, which were not published during her lifetime and many of which were discovered posthumously. Her collected work, 'The Complete Poetry of Emily Dickinson' presents readers with a comprehensive insight into her inner world, characterized by its brevity, rich emotion, innovative punctuation, and use of slant rhyme. Dickinson's poetry frequently explores themes of death, immortality, nature, and the inner self, and her style is marked by an economy of language that belies the depth of her existential musings. Academics and poetry enthusiasts continue to delve into her enigmatic verses, finding within them an enduring wellspring of literary inspiration. Dickinson's legacy is that of a poet who, through her idiosyncratic style and introspective subject matter, has carved a permanent niche in the annals of American letters.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 23.11.2023 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte |
Schlagworte | 19th century women poets • American poetry classics • Amherst poet • Call Us What We Carry • death and immortality themes • Dipped In Holly • Emily Dickinson collection • feminist poetry literature • introverted poets • Leaves of Grass • Lyrical poetry • Maya Angelou • Poetic Masterpieces • The Divine Comedy • The Essential Rumi • the odyssey • The Raven • The Sun and Her Flowers • transcendentalist poetry • T. S. Eliot |
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