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The startling originality of Emily Dickinson's style condemned her poetry to obscurity during her lifetime. However, her bold experiments in prosody, her tragic vision, and the range of her intellectual and emotional explorations have since won her international recognition as a poet of the highest order.
The Complete Poems is the only one-volume edition containing all of Emily Dickinson's verse. In this landmark edition, the editor, Thomas H. Johnson, has presented the poems in their original contexts; and where alternate readings were suggested, he has chosen only those which the poet evidently preferred. His introduction includes a brief explanation of his selection of texts as well as an outline of Emily Dickinson's career.
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Complete Poems by Emily Dickinson is hailed for its profound introspection and unique stylistic approach, which continues to capture readers' imaginations. Critics applaud Dickinson's innovative use of language and the exploration of themes such as nature, death, and immortality. The collection offers a comprehensive insight into the poet's enigmatic and deeply personal world, making it a cherished work in the realm of literature.
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ISBN: 9780571336173
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 November 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 58.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 830g
Pages: 784
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About the Author
Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, where she lived most of her life as a recluse, seldom leaving the house or receiving visitors. She published just a handful of poems in her lifetime, her first collection appearing posthumously in 1890.
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