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Emily Dickinson: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies,)by Connie Ann Kirk
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Emily Dickinson saw fewer than a dozen of her poems published in her lifetime, but she has since become one of the most revered and beloved of all American poets. As a shy woman living in 19th century New England, Dickinson wrote about large subjects through close observation of small, everyday details. After her death, her sister found more than 1,775 poems and solicited help in seeing them into print. Dickinson preferred to live most of her life at home among those she loved, but over time, some of the more unusual facts of her life became mythologized and distorted. Using updated scholarship and never before published primary research, this new biography peels away the myths surrounding Emily Dickinson and takes a fresh look at the complex and busy life of this genius of American letters. As a research tool, the volume is also useful for its explanation of current nomenclature for the poems, mysteries and controversies, and the poet's influence on American poetry and culture. A chronology is set alongside significant historical and cultural events of the period. Also included are locations of major holdings for Dickinson study, a listing of poems published in her lifetime, and a full bibliography of primary and secondary sources. Book News Annotation:In a biography accessible to high school and undergraduate students,
Kirk (English, Mansfield U., Pennsylvania), offers an account of
Dickinson's life (1830-86) that sorts out realities from myths about
the poet's life. Auxiliary material includes a historical timeline,
list of the few poems published in her lifetime, index of first
lines, key holdings in Dickinson studies, Web sites, and photos. A
portion of the book's proceeds go toward preserving the Dickinson
family homes in Amherst, MA.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:Part of a series designed for high school students and public libraries, Kirk's slim but substantive volume would also serve undergraduates and the general reader wanting an up-to-date overview of Dickinson scholarship....Reader friendly, this volume includes a chronology of the poet's life set among historical and cultural events (1620-2004). Review:This biography is ground-breaking in so many wonderful ways--it presents a version of Dickinson that is neither the simpering old maid in white, nor the lunatic recluse, nor the untroubled woman of perfect health. It is a human portrait, drawing on new and never-released materials, as well as the best from all other materials. Kirk presents a balanced, thoughtful and thought-provoking picture of a dedicated female artist, who lived in many ways at the very heart of the cultured world, and in other ways in a world of her own determined devising. Young adults will appreciate the lively stories and prose, the illuminating details of a life (her sloppy and unsigned cross-stitchery, her skillful bread-baking, which chores she liked and which she hated; her friendships, relations, possible and probable loves). Adult admirers of Dickinson's work will find this a treasure trove as well. It is an altogether new thing: a full and fair biography of Emily Dickinson for young adult readers. Review:[P]rovides an accessible account of the poet's life and the major influences on her work ... a clearly written and admiring appraisal of the poet's life, with a conscientious attention to detail that ensures Dickinson becomes a vivid presence in the mind of the attentive reader. It is a valuable reference work for students new to Dickinson and Dickinson studies, and deserves a place on the relevant recommended reading lists. Synopsis:Using updated scholarship and never-before-published primary research, this new biography takes a fresh look at a genius of American letters. Synopsis:A fresh personal introduction to one of America's most prolific and beloved poets. About the AuthorCONNIE ANN KIRK is an author and independent scholar specializing in American and children's literature and the poet, Emily Dickinson. Her books from Greenwood Press include: J.K. Rowling: A Biography, Emily Dickinson: A Biography Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Ancestry, Early Life, and Family Education, Religion, and Early Friendships "For Occupation -This -": The Poet at Home "Her Travels Daily Be": Traveling Near and Far A Poets Reading The "Flood" Years and the Civil War To Print or Publish? Later Years, Last Days The Fluid Text and the Problem of Editing Mysteries and Controversies "An Amethyst Remembrance": Dickinson's Reception and Legacy Appendix A: Chronology and Historical Context Timeline Appendix B: Family Tree Appendix C: List of Poems Published in the Poet's Lifetime Appendix D: Index of First Lines of Emily Dickinson Poems Appendix E: Selected Reading of Emily Dickinson Appendix F: Important Places and Holdings in Dickinson Studies Bibliography What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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