I love what you said here: "Artists often work while pressing bandages to wounds; we take the pen and, sometimes, blood spills out in place of ink." It's so true! Often our best work comes out of the worst place that we're in.
Fascinating Mariella! I’ve always loved her poetry and even have a collection of her works that my daughter and I studied together, but I don’t know that I’ve ever heard this “darker” perspective of her story. Looking forward to reading the rest of your analysis at the end of the month. Thanks for sharing!
Maybe this was the only way she could process the world around her or say anything at all; it's possible she enjoyed the solitude on a level we can't even imagine...
Terrific post... Emily Dickinson is such a fascinating figure from history. I loved how she just did her thing. I didn't know Lyndall Gordan had written a bio about her. Gordon is a superb biographer. I'm going to have to order it. Thanks for drawing it to my attention!
If you're ever in the mood for a sweeter child's-eye view of Emily Dickinson's seclusion, Barbara Cooney illustrated a picture book by Michael Bedard called Emily, about a child who visits the Dickinson house. Perfect for a snowy day.
Your articles get better and better! I like the way you add your personal thoughts about the opinions of the reference’s perspective. Looking forward to learning more about Emily Dickinson.
I am currently reading Julie Hatcher's "Not Quite by the Book"which talks about Dickenson' s life and habits. And then there's the series by Amanda Flower that sees ED as a solver of mysteries. America can sure get fixated on things they aren't going to believe aren't they?
Wow, so interesting! :D
I think so too! It’s fascinating to wade back in history! Thanks for the comment 🤍
This is so intriguing!
I love what you said here: "Artists often work while pressing bandages to wounds; we take the pen and, sometimes, blood spills out in place of ink." It's so true! Often our best work comes out of the worst place that we're in.
Thanks for sharing.
Fascinating Mariella! I’ve always loved her poetry and even have a collection of her works that my daughter and I studied together, but I don’t know that I’ve ever heard this “darker” perspective of her story. Looking forward to reading the rest of your analysis at the end of the month. Thanks for sharing!
Maybe this was the only way she could process the world around her or say anything at all; it's possible she enjoyed the solitude on a level we can't even imagine...
Terrific post... Emily Dickinson is such a fascinating figure from history. I loved how she just did her thing. I didn't know Lyndall Gordan had written a bio about her. Gordon is a superb biographer. I'm going to have to order it. Thanks for drawing it to my attention!
If you're ever in the mood for a sweeter child's-eye view of Emily Dickinson's seclusion, Barbara Cooney illustrated a picture book by Michael Bedard called Emily, about a child who visits the Dickinson house. Perfect for a snowy day.
Your articles get better and better! I like the way you add your personal thoughts about the opinions of the reference’s perspective. Looking forward to learning more about Emily Dickinson.
I am currently reading Julie Hatcher's "Not Quite by the Book"which talks about Dickenson' s life and habits. And then there's the series by Amanda Flower that sees ED as a solver of mysteries. America can sure get fixated on things they aren't going to believe aren't they?
There’s nothing wrong with picking a subject and learning as much about it as we can. :) I think the problem is when we show no interest