Summary
This complete collection brings together the three posthumous series of Emily Dickinson’s poems, published by her friends and editors after her death.
The poems span a rich variety of themes including death, immortality, nature, love, faith, and the inner workings of the mind.
Dickinson’s poetry is known for its concise, elliptical language, unusual punctuation (especially her use of dashes), and innovative rhythms that broke away from traditional poetic conventions of her time.
These poems often explore big metaphysical questions with remarkable intimacy and clarity.
Though largely unpublished during her lifetime, Dickinson’s work would come to redefine American poetry.