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Emily Dickinson as a Second Language

Demystifying the Poetry
By:Greg Mattingly
Publisher:McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Print ISBN:9781476666556
eText ISBN:9781476631950
Edition:0
Copyright:2018
Format:Page Fidelity

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Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) wrote in 19th century American English and referenced long-vanished cultural contexts. A "private poet," she created her own vocabulary, and many of her poems have quite specific local and personal connections. Twenty-first century readers may find her poetry elusive and challenging. Promoting a richer appreciation of Dickinson's work for a modern audience, this book explores unfamiliar aspects of her language and her world.