All Things Dickinson: An Encyclopedia of Emily Dickinson's World [2 volumes]
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Release Date : 2014-01-27
ISBN 13 : 1440803323
Total Pages : 1016 pages
Rating : 4.4/5 (8 users downloads)
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Download or read book All Things Dickinson: An Encyclopedia of Emily Dickinson's World [2 volumes] written by Wendy Martin Ph.D. and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2014-01-27 with total page 1016 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exciting new reference work that illuminates the beliefs, customs, events, material culture, and institutions that made up Emily Dickinson's world, giving users a glance at both Dickinson's life and times and the social history of America in the 19th century. • Provides more than 200 alphabetically arranged entries, covering such subjects as architecture; dress; education and intellectual life; newspapers; marriage; family (including Dickinson's own); food and drink; friends; plants and animals; religious practices; philosophies; war; some of the symbols and themes found in Dickinson's poetry; and other aspects of Dickinson's era • Presents a chronology from 1801 to 1945 listing milestones in Emily Dickinson's life, her publications, as well as significant events of the 19th century • Offers listings of recommended books, online resources, and videos • Supplies illustrations and photos that add to the understanding of Dickinson's experiences and the world around her