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Letters of Emily Dickinson (Dover Books on Literature & Drama)

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The deep sensitivity, leavened by humor, that cources through Emily Dikinson's poetry is abundantly evident in her letters as well. This collection of Dickinson's letters originally appeared in 1894, only eight years after her death. Lovingly compiled by a close friend, Mabel Todd Loomis, this is the core of Emily Dickinson's correspondence as we know it. Although she grew reclusive in her later years and seldom saw her many friends, she thought of them often and affectionately, as her missives attest. The small cast of daily characters in her little world takes on vivid life in the letters: the father she revered; her brother, to whom she was passionately devoted; and her cherished sister, with whom she shared an intense bond. Best of all, her famous wit is evident on every page of these letters, which cast a welcome light on an important and enigmatic figure of American literature. Unabridged republication of the edition published by The World Publishing Company, Cleveland and New York, 1951.

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<:st>Previous editions are cited in . This volume contains the letters of Emily Dickinson, compiled shortly after her death by her close friend, Mabel Loomis Todd. The volume is a reprint of the 1951 edition from World Publishing Co., Cleveland. The original edition was published by Roberts Brothers, Boston, in 1894. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Previous editions are cited in Books for College Libraries, 3d ed. . This volume contains the letters of Emily Dickinson, compiled shortly after her death by her close friend, Mabel Loomis Todd. The volume is a reprint of the 1951 edition from World Publishing Co., Cleveland. The original edition wa

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Only five of Emily Dickinson's poems were published while she lived; today, approximately 1,500 are in print. Dickinson's poetry reflects the power of her contemplative gifts, and her deep sensitivity courses through her correspondence as well. Lovingly compiled by a close friend, this first collection of Dickinson's letters originally appeared in 1894, only eight years after the poet's death. Although she grew reclusive in her later years and seldom saw her many friends, she thought of them often and affectionately, as her missives attest. The small cast of daily characters in Dickinson's little world takes on vivid life in the letters, and her famous wit sparkles from every page.

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Bigwave2003, March 11, 2007 (view all comments by Bigwave2003)
To describe Mabel Loomis Todd, the editor of these letters, as a "good friend" of Emily Dickinson provokes laughter. The two never met. Mabel was the mistress of Emily's married brother Austin, who seized every opportunity to profit from the letters and poems. Much was lost in Mabel's editing. As later scholars point out, Mabel erased, crossed-out and sometimes wrote over names and sentences that offended her somewhat Puritanical sensibilities. (Odd that a mistress would front such sensibilities, but religious fervor and hypocrisy have always gone hand-in-hand.) This may be a reprint of the "first edition" of these letters, but first here does not mean best, most accurate or most complete. Look to Thomas Johnson or the volume titled "Open Me Carefully" for more authentic renderings.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780486428581
Editor:
Quiney, Anthony Loomis
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Editor:
Quiney, Anthony Loomis
Author:
Dickinson, Emily
Location:
Mineola, N.Y.
Subject:
General
Subject:
Poetry
Subject:
19th century
Subject:
Poets, American
Series:
Dover Books on Literature & Drama
Series Volume:
girk° 9
Publication Date:
20030312
Binding:
TP
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
8.52x5.52x.81 in. .91 lbs.
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