Emily Dickinson

Author: Martin
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Publication Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book is part of the "Cambridge Literary Guides" series, featuring 11 essays by prominent scholars from the West and Europe, reflecting the new achievements in Dickinson studies by international scholars in recent years. The essays cover a wide range of topics and are broadly divided into three parts. The first part consists of three essays that introduce the disputes during the posthumous publication of Emily Dickinson's works, the influence of the Southern background on Dickinson, and research on her correspondence with her close friend Susan. The second part includes five essays that explore Dickinson's poetic techniques, the dramatic expression of her existential worldview in her poetry, the diverse gender characteristics presented in her poems, her self-awareness, and the personality revealed in her manuscripts and handwriting. The third part primarily examines contemporary popular culture, class perspectives, and the potential influence of female writers of the same era on Emily Dickinson. This book is rich in content, detailed, and well-indexed, making it an ideal guide for readers.