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My Life Had Stood a Loaded Gun

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My Life Had Stood a Loaded Gun is a fascinating exploration of Emily Dickinson’s poetry and its enigmatic nature. The book delves into her life and the profound themes embedded in her work, such as identity, power, and mortality. Juxtaposing her verses with insightful analysis, it offers a deeper understanding of Dickinson's complex worldview and literary legacy.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the intersection of poetry and visual art. It delves into the mystical and enigmatic world of Emily Dickinson, offering a unique perspective through artistic interpretations of her work. Ideal for those who appreciate poetry's ability to evoke contemplation and depth.

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My Life Had Stood a Loaded Gun

Features poems of isolation, beauty, death and eternity. This title includes fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.

Electrifying poems of isolation, beauty, death and eternity from a reclusive genius and one of America's greatest writers.

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46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946.

'It's coming - the postponeless Creature'

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ISBN: 9780241251409

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 161.0mm

Weight: 55g

Pages: 64

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About the Author

Emily Dickinson (1830-1866) lived all her life in Amherst, Massachusetts. A handful of her poems came out in her lifetime, with most only published in the 1890s.

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