Emily Dickinson's Reading, 1836-1886

by Jack L. Capps

Hardcover book

239 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1966

Reviews

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book about Emily Dickinson and her love of books and poetry; of her family regarding education for women, as interest in literature- but her father was in charge regarding the literature he allowed them to read. His first choice was that the members of the family should only read the New King James Bible. But over time, after his children attended Amherst and Mount Holyoke, they were able to find literature from their peers, that was very good, but not what they father wanted them to see. In the end, Emily was able to read literature during the Victorian period, but her interest in her love of poetry and nature spoke volumes in her poetry.

[Destiny Varnado · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily Dickinson's books hold a special place in my heart. Her unique style and profound insights into life, nature, and the human spirit are truly captivating. Her poems, with their distinctive rhythm and unconventional punctuation, invite a deeper contemplation of each word. Reading her work feels like a quiet conversation, a shared understanding of the world's delicate beauty and complex emotions. Her exploration of faith, doubt, and immortality resonates deeply, offering a perspective that is both intensely personal and universally relatable. It's a connection that feels both timeless and incredibly intimate.