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Becoming Emily, the life of Emily Dickinson, Krystyna Poray Goddu

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-161) and index

individual biography

illustrationsportraits

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non fiction

Becoming Emily

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Krystyna Poray Goddu

the life of Emily Dickinson

"Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) wrote short, often-enigmatic poems that are widely anthologized, quoted, and read by students of every age. Yet, as widely known as her poetry is, Dickinson as a person is considered to have been an inscrutable recluse--a silent figure who wore only white, wrote in secret, never left her Amherst, Massachusetts, home, and had no interest in sharing her poetry with others. In Becoming Emily, young readers will learn how--while Dickinson did keep to her home for the last 20 or so years of her life--as a child, adolescent, and well into adulthood, she was a lively social being with a warm family life. Highly educated for a girl of her era, she was fully engaged in both the academic and social aspects of the schools she attended until she was nearly 18. Her family and friends were of the utmost importance to her, and she was a prolific, thoughtful, and witty correspondent who shared many poems with those closest to her. Including plentiful photos, full-length poems, letter excerpts, a time line, source notes, and a bibliography, this indispensable resource offers a full portrait of this singular American poet, making it perfect for any young person interested in poetry, literature, or biographies of remarkable people in American history"--, Provided by publisher

Early childhood at the homestead -- A beloved school, with beloved friends -- Science, nature, and religion -- Higher education -- A merry life in Amherst -- Emily at twenty -- A budding poet -- A second sister -- Back to the homestead -- The poet in full bloom -- Shunning society, seeking seclusion -- The final years: love, and much loss

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