Most Popular Books by Emily Dickinson

The 19th–century American poet''s uncensored and breathtaking letters, poems, and letter-poems to her sister-in-law and childhood friend. For the first time, selections from Emily Dickinson''s thirty-six year correspondence with her childhood friend, neighbor, and sister-in-law, Susan Huntington Dickinson, are compiled in a single volume. Open Me Carefully invites a dramatic new understanding of Emily Dickinson''s life and work, overcoming a century of censorship and misinterpretation. For the millions of readers who love Emily Dickinson''s poetry, Open Me Carefully brings new light to the meaning of the poet''s life and work. Gone is Emily as lonely spinster; here is Dickinson in her own words, passionate and fully alive. Praise for Open Me Carefully "With spare commentary, Smith . . . and Hart . . . let these letters speak for themselves. Most important, unlike previous editors who altered line breaks to fit their sense of what is poetry or prose, Hart and Smith offer faithful reproductions of the letters'' genre-defying form as the words unravel spectacularly down the original page." —Renee Tursi, The New York Times Book Review

Written by the great Emily Dickinson, this complete collection brings poems of a rare sensitivity and thoughtfulness to the reader. Through the eyes of this eternalized poetess, you will discover a world where ordinary and philosophical aspects of life gain beautiful, delicate, and magical facets that will change your perception forever.

One of American''s most distinctive poets, Emily Dickinson scorned the conventions of her day in her approach to writing, religion, and society. Hope Is the Thing with Feathers is a collection of her vast archive of poetry to inspire the writers, creatives, and leaders of today.

In "Poems by Emily Dickinson, Third Series," the enigmatic poet presents an exquisite collection that exemplifies her distinctive voice and innovative use of language. Dickinson''s poetry, characterized by its succinctness, unconventional punctuation, and slant rhyme, invites readers into a world of profound introspection and vivid imagery. This series explores themes of death, immortality, nature, and the inner workings of the human soul, all while reflecting the quiet isolation of her life in Amherst, Massachusetts. The poems resonate with an intimate urgency, encouraging readers to ponder existential inquiries amidst her captivating metaphors and deft syntax. Emily Dickinson (1830''Äì1886), a groundbreaking figure in American literature, spent much of her life in reclusive contemplation, profoundly influenced by her personal experiences and the philosophical currents of her time, including Transcendentalism. Though she published only a handful of poems during her lifetime, her posthumous acclaim has cemented her legacy as a pioneering voice that challenges conventional norms of poetry. Dickinson''s exploration of solitude and the complexities of human emotion speaks to her unique perspective, one that diverges sharply from her contemporaries. This collection is highly recommended for readers seeking to delve into the intricacies of Dickinson''s thought and to experience the beauty of her insignia-drenched words. Her ability to encapsulate vast emotions within brief lines invites both intellectual and emotional engagement, making this series a timeless addition to any literary enthusiast''s library.

A collection of classic poems that provide an accessible introduction to the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Printed in a high quality, cloth edition each volume in the Crane Classics makes an attractive gift.

Undertakes a radically new model of critical editing

''It''s coming - the postponeless Creature'' Electrifying poems of isolation, beauty, death and eternity from a reclusive genius and one of America''s greatest writers. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics'' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.

"The discovery of over one hundred and fifty poems written by Emily Dickinson, and hitherto unpublished, is an event of supreme importance. Among them are many of her most intimate love poems evidently purposely withheld from publication by the poet''s sister. Critics have claimed that in this new group are verses and lines as imperishable in their beauty as any of those with which the world is already familiar."--Dust jacket.

This compact edition, designed for use in undergraduate courses, combines a substantial selection of Dickinson’s poems (including one complete fascicle) with a selection of letters and a range of contextual materials. In a number of cases several different versions of a poem are presented side by side. The texts are based on the handwritten manuscripts themselves, in the facsimile form in which the Emily Dickinson Archive now makes the vast majority of Dickinson’s manuscript versions available to the general public. The three major editions that are based directly on the manuscripts—those of Thomas H. Johnson (1955), R.W. Franklin (1998) and Cristanne Miller (2016)—have also been consulted; in many cases where the transcriptions of these editors differ from one another, this edition provides information in the notes as to those differences. Extensive explanatory footnotes are also provided, as is a concise but wide-ranging introduction to Dickinson and her work. The appendices include excerpts from numerous nineteenth-century reviews of Dickinson’s first published volume (including by William Dean Howells and Andrew Lang). Thomas Wentworth Higginson’s influential Atlantic Monthly article, “Emily Dickinson’s Letters,” is also included in its entirety.

An illustrated collection of poems by an outstanding 19th-century American poet whose works were published posthumously.