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Quiet Fire: Emily Dickinson's Life and Poetry

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Overview

When Emily Dickinson died at her home in Amherst, Massachusetts, in 1886, she left a locked chest with hand-sewn notebooks and papers filled with nearly 1,800 unpublished poems. Four years later, her first collection was published and became a singular success. Today Dickinson is revered as one of America’s greatest and most original poets. Using primary source materials, including the poet’s own letters and poems, Quiet Fire presents the life and art of Emily Dickinson to a new generation.

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ISBN-13:	9781728416342
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/05/2022
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	168
Sales rank:	503,444
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 6.10(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	1150L (what's this?)
Age Range:	13 - 14 Years

About the Author

Carol Dommermuth-Costa is an author based in New York state.

Anna Landsverk is a writer, editor, and publishing professional. She lives in Minnesota with her adorable dog and extensive children's book collection.

Introduction 4

1 I'm Nobody! Who Are You? 1830-1839 6

2 I Am Growing Handsome Very Fast Indeed 1840-1846 18

3 I Cared Less for Religion than Ever 1847-1849 36

4 My Life Was Made a Victim 1850-1854 52

5 I Can Love You Anew between the Lines 68

6 I'll tell You What I See Today 1855-1859 80

7 The Mind Is So Near Itself 1860-1863 92

8 Find Ecstasy in Living 1864-1870 106

9 I Confess That I Love Him 1871-18800 120

10 Blow has Followed Blow 1880-1890 134

11 Tell All the Truth but Tell It Slant 1890-2020 148

Sources 158

Selected Bibliography 162

Editorial Reviews

"Dommermuth-Costa and Landsverk's research on the nonreligious, nature-loving, and doting daughter is revelatory; their back matter is impeccable; and the fascinating portrait they paint of the often misunderstood author is mesmerizing. . . . An excellent biography for all YA collections."—starred, School Library Journal

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★ 04/01/2022
Gr 7 Up—In this arrestingly redesigned reissue of the authors' 1998 biography that features new research and insight into the reclusive and elusive 19th-century poet, Emily Dickinson is presented as a passionate, and possibly queer, writer. The work is organized sequentially and the chapter openings include quotations from Dickinson's letters and verses. Background on the time period, her family history, and her relationships are included as interstitial sidebars to give students a better understanding of the world that the poet lived in. Her poetry is featured often, and reproductions of her letters are scattered throughout. Dommermuth-Costa and Landsverk's research on the nonreligious, nature-loving, and doting daughter is revelatory; their back matter is impeccable; and the fascinating portrait they paint of the often misunderstood author is mesmerizing. Coral, black, and white factor heavily in the dynamic design, making this an attractive volume for potential researchers. The authors serve as mythbusters, addressing Dickinson's mental health issues, unrequited love, the famous white dress, and her contentious relationship with her father. Dickinson was ahead of her time, and her individuality, feminism, and relationships with both men and women will draw in readers. VERDICT An excellent biography for all YA collections.—Shelley M. Diaz

School Library Journal

2022-01-26
Emily Dickinson was unequivocally a literary icon of the 19th century. But who was she really?
Her poetry is world-renowned, yet she remains in many ways a mystery. Dickinson was born in 1830 and spent most of her life in Amherst, Massachusetts. She was a keen reader (something which was looked down upon by her overbearing father), a talented letter writer, and, of course, a brilliant poet who defied the verse forms of her time. Dickinson also made unique use of capitalization, spelling, and punctuation, even going so far as to create new punctuation marks, challenging publishers who print her work. Coupled with her difficult-to-decipher handwriting, Dickinson’s writing style has led to much speculation as to her intent. Since her death in 1886, scholars have tried endlessly to interpret her vast body of work; this beautifully designed and visually attractive volume delves into various interpretations, including queer and feminist analyses. Today, Dickinson is most famous for being a reclusive poet, but this biography mines what little information we’re privy to, giving readers a more complete image of her life. While relatively short, the accessible but detailed narrative containing excerpts of her writing provides a great overview of many historians’ theories and is a perfect stand-alone text for casual readers or an excellent jumping-off point for aspiring Dickinson-ian scholars.
A brief yet thorough glimpse into the life of one of the world’s most famous poets. (fact or fiction, endnotes, selected bibliography, further reading, index, photo credits) (Biography. 12-18)

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