Synopses & Reviews
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.
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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. Animated by the same spirited sensitivity as her much-admired verse, Dickinson's correspondence vividly depicts characters and incidents from her reclusive life, and her famous wit sparkles from every page.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION TO THE FIRST EDITIONand#160; I. and#160;To Mrs. A. P. Strong ( 1845-1853) II. To Mr. W. A. Dickinson ( 1847-1854) III. and#160;To Mrs. Cordon L. Ford, Mr. Bowdoin, Mrs. Anthon, and Miss Lavinia Dickinson (1848andshy;-1865)and#160;and#160; IV. To Dr. and M,-s. J. C. Holland (1853-1883)and#160; V. Toand#160; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bowles (1858-1881)and#160; VI. Toand#160;and#160;the Misses (1859-1885) VII. To Mr. T. W. Higginson (1862-1884) VIII. and#160;To Mr. Perez D. Cowan} Miss Maria Whitney, Mr. Bowles, Mr. F. D. Clark, and Mr. C. H. (1870-1885)and#160;
IX. To 1\lr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Read, Mrs.A. Stearns, Mrs. Edward Tuckerman, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Hills, Mrs. Jameandshy;son, Mr. Emerson, Maggie Maher, l\lr. and Mrs. Montague, Mrs. W. F. Stearns, Mr. J. K. Chicheringy Mrs. Sweetser, Mr. Niles, Mrs. Carmichael, Dr. and Mrs. Field,and#160; X.. Toand#160; Holland, "H.H.," Ivliss Hall, Mrs. Crowell, and Mrs. J. C. GreenoHgh (1872-1885) Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Tuckerman, theMisses --,1\Jr. Clarh, and Mrs. Currierand#160;and#160;and#160;
INDEXand#160;and#160; ILLUSTRATIONS
CHILD PORTRAIT OF EMILY DICKINSON Frontispiece LETTER TO DR. AND MRS. HOLLAND, facsimile