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The Poems Of Emily Dickinson: Reading Edition
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Emily Dickinson, Poet Of The Interior Life, Imagined Words/Swords, Hurling Barbed Syllables/Piercing. Nothing About Her Adult Appearance Or Habitation Revealed Such A Militant Soul. Only Poems, Written Quietly In A Room Of Her Own, Often Handstitched In Small Volumes, Then Hidden In A Drawer, Revealed Her True Self. She Did Not Live In Time But In Universalsan Acute, Sensitive Nature Reaching Out Boldly From Selfreferral To A Wider, Imagined World.Dickinson Died Without Fame; Only A Few Poems Were Published In Her Lifetime. Her Legacy Was Later Rescued From Her Deskan Astonishing Body Of Work, Much Of Which Has Since Appeared In Piecemeal Editions, Sometimes With Words Altered By Editors Or Publishers According To The Fashion Of The Day.Now Ralph Franklin, The Foremost Scholar Of Dickinson'S Manuscripts, Has Prepared An Authoritative Onevolume Edition Of All Extant Poems By Emily Dickinson1,789 Poems In All, The Largest Number Ever Assembled. This Reading Edition Derives From His Threevolume Work, The Poems Of Emily Dickinson: Variorum Edition (1998), Which Contains Approximately 2,500 Sources For The Poems. In This Onevolume Edition, Franklin Offers A Single Reading Of Each Poemusually The Latest Version Of The Entire Poemrendered With Dickinson'S Spelling, Punctuation, And Capitalization Intact. The Poems Of Emily Dickinson: Reading Edition Is A Milestone In American Literary Scholarship And An Indispensable Addition To The Personal Library Of Poetry Lovers Everywhere.
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- Q: What is the main content of 'The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Reading Edition'? A: This edition features all extant poems by Emily Dickinson, totaling 1,789 poems, presented in their most authoritative form while preserving her original spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
- Q: Who is the editor of this edition? A: Ralph Franklin, a prominent scholar of Emily Dickinson's manuscripts, is the editor of this one-volume reading edition.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 696 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Reading Edition' published? A: This edition was published on October 28, 2005.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for both new readers and seasoned Dickinson fans? A: Yes, this edition is designed to be accessible for both new readers of Dickinson's work and those familiar with her poetry, providing a comprehensive collection.
- Q: What makes this edition different from others? A: This edition consolidates all of Dickinson's poems into one volume, offering a definitive reading with the latest versions of each poem, unlike piecemeal editions that may alter her original text.
- Q: Is there any commentary or analysis included in this edition? A: This edition primarily focuses on presenting the poems themselves without additional commentary or analysis, allowing readers to engage directly with Dickinson's work.
- Q: What themes can readers expect to find in Dickinson's poems? A: Readers can expect to encounter themes of nature, death, love, and the interior life, reflecting Dickinson's unique perspective and sensitivity.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for educational use? A: Yes, this edition is suitable for educational purposes, providing a comprehensive resource for studying Emily Dickinson's poetry.