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Emily Dickinson (1930-1886)

Emily Dickinson (1930-1886). Emily Dickinson Life Line. Emily was born in 1830 in the town of Amherst, Massachusetts. She was the second child of three. She had an older brother named William, and a younger sister named Lavinia . Emily Dickinson Life Line.

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Emily Dickinson (1930-1886)

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  1. Emily Dickinson(1930-1886)

  2. Emily Dickinson Life Line • Emily was born in 1830 in the town of Amherst, Massachusetts. • She was the second child of three. • She had an older brother named William, and a younger sister named Lavinia.

  3. Emily Dickinson Life Line • Her fathers name was Edward and her mothers name was Emily as well. • Her father was a pronounced lawyer. • Emily attended Amherst Academy. She later left the academy to attend Mount Holyoke Female Seminary.

  4. Emily Dickinson Life Line • Emily was very home sick after a year and left the seminary and returned home. • Once she returned home she resided in the town. • It has been noted that she wrote approximately 1775 poems.

  5. Emily Dickinson Life Line • Of these poems only about 24 of them were named. • While at home this is where Emily started to write her works. • She live a very quiet and private life. • She never married in life.

  6. Emily Dickinson Life Line • It is noted that in 1852 Emily started to avoid people and was very secluded. • During this time in life, she started to produce her most famous works. This was around 1858. • Emily would not even answer the door for her family and friends.

  7. Emily Dickinson Life Line • In 1873 Edward, her father died. This put a lot of stress on the family. • As soon as her father died, Emily did not want to do anything but to be totally secluded from everyone and everything.

  8. Emily Dickinson Life Line • In the year of 1874, her mother had a severe stroke and this left Emily attending to her. • Her mother held on to life until 1882 and died. • Soon after in the year of 1886 Emily died as well at the age of 56.

  9. Emily Dickinson Style • It is difficult for many to relate to her style. • Even though some of the readings were hard, she still made breathtaking effects in the writings. • Since Emily lived alone, this played a great role in her writings.

  10. Emily Dickinson Style • This caused misleading in the readings, because no one really knew what she might be referencing. • Emily was very dramatic in her writings. • Emily used rhyming very infrequently. This caused the casual reader to have difficulty understanding the material.

  11. Emily Dickinson Works • Only a few of her works were published. • Poems by Emily Dickinson was published in 1890. • Another set of poems called Poems: Second Series was published in 1891.

  12. Emily Dickinson Works • In 1894 Letters of Emily Dickinsonwas released for publishing. • In 1896 a third series of poems were published called Poems: Third Series.

  13. Emily Dickinson Conclusion • Emily lived from 1830 to 1886. • She lived a very secluded lifestyle. • Throughout her life, she mainly wore white. • She had two other siblings. One older brother and a younger sister.

  14. Emily Dickinson Conclusion • Emily wrote approximately 1776 poems. Only about 24 having names. • Her style of writing was hard for the casual reader to understand. • She lived a secluded lifestyle, which was reflected in her writings. • Emily died in 1886

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