Description
| Product ID: | 9781476666556 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | Emily Dickinson as a Second Language |
| Subtitle: | Demystifying the Poetry |
| Authors: | Author: Greg Mattingly |
| Page Count: | 258 |
| Subjects: | Poetry by individual poets, Poetry by individual poets, Literary studies: poetry and poets, Literary companions, book reviews and guides, Literary studies: poetry & poets, Literary companions, book reviews & guides |
| Description: | Emily Dickinson (1830û1886) wrote in 19th century American English and referenced long-vanished cultural contexts. A ""private poet,"" she created her own vocabulary, and many of her poems have quite specific local and personal connections. Promoting a richer appreciation of Dickinson's work for a modern audience, this book explores unfamiliar aspects of her language and her world. Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) wrote in 19th century American English and referenced long-vanished cultural contexts. A "private poet," she created her own vocabulary, and many of her poems have quite specific local and personal connections. Twenty-first century readers may find her poetry elusive and challenging. Promoting a richer appreciation of Dickinson''s work for a modern audience, this book explores unfamiliar aspects of her language and her world. |
| Imprint Name: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Publisher Name: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2018-07-23 |
