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Who Was Emily Dickinson?

Posted by Lauren Small

On May 15th we observed the anniversary of the death of Emily Dickinson, who died in 1886 at the age of 1886 in the home she was born in.  But who was Emily Dickinson?  And why did she live such a reclusive life?  The scant evidence we have about her has led to much speculation–and little conclusion.  Is it truly so important to solve the mystery of her life?  Or are her poems answer enough? Read more. . .

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2 Responses to “Who Was Emily Dickinson?”


Melissa Westemeier May 18, 2010

A curious woman, but definitely a genius!

Marni Graff May 25, 2010

I’ve always pictured Emily D as the New England Eleanor Rigby~



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