Explore the essence of life, love, nature, and time through exquisite poems with this elegantly designed edition of Emily Dickinson's finest poems. Born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts, and educated at Amherst Academy and Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, Emily Elizabeth Dickinson spent most of her years in seclusion, devoted to writing. She rarely left her home and had few visitors. Only ten of her poems were published during her lifetime, without her permission by friends. Only after her death in 1886 was the extent of her work as a poet revealed - more than 1,700 poems were discovered in a drawer by her sister, Lavinia. Emily Dickinson's poems reflect her solitude, as well as her love of nature, the influence of the 17th-century Metaphysical poets in England, and her strong universal religious beliefs. However, it is her use of language, form, and the deceptive simplicity of her verses that categorize her as a significant force in 19th-century American literature and, along with Walt Whitman, a founder of a distinct American voice in contemporary poetry.

The Timeless Classics series by Rock Point gathers works by classic authors from around the world. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed gift editions feature luxurious, decorated endpapers, ribbons, and aluminum and embossed details on vibrant colored cases. Celebrate these beloved literary works as truly unique pieces in your collection.

Pages: 236, Publication Year: 0315, Dimensions: 16.5x16.5cm.