One thing I speculated at the start of this journey was true: introverted Emily could see through facades. She was aware that Mabel’s presence wasn’t benign.
It never ceases to amaze me the stories that lay beneath the surface of the commonly held perception. My master’s thesis was about Russian actor training and how censorship and translation created an entirely different identity for the same theory. There was also a bit of editorial and translational skullduggery…
Oh yes! History is a never ending adventure. Sometimes it sours our perceptions; sometimes it makes us respect people more. But in both cases, it is the truth, and we are naturally always searching for the truth!
Thank you for your comment and reading along! I am a bit hung over after the drama in this book 🫠 but then I realize, human beings can be just as petty today. Some things never change, haha
I just stumbled upon this in my feed, and it was such an interesting read. Thank you for sharing. I think it's important we share the stories of great women of history.
Wonderful! This is so interesting. I so love literary history, and I've always been interested in Emily Dickinson but have never thought to dig into her life, etc. Thanks for doing that :))
Thank you for the summary! I've just been getting into Dickinson in the last few weeks, and wrote a brief piece on her 372 (After Great Pain) poem. I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Have you read the wonderful, Emily Dickinson's Gardening Life by Marta McDowell? The charming Monotropa uniflora on the cover of her book of poetry made me swoon and reminded me of the McDowell book--I think you'd enjoy it!
It never ceases to amaze me the stories that lay beneath the surface of the commonly held perception. My master’s thesis was about Russian actor training and how censorship and translation created an entirely different identity for the same theory. There was also a bit of editorial and translational skullduggery…
Oh yes! History is a never ending adventure. Sometimes it sours our perceptions; sometimes it makes us respect people more. But in both cases, it is the truth, and we are naturally always searching for the truth!
I’ve so enjoyed these biographical essays on Emily Dickinson! So fascinating! Thanks for sharing Mariella!
Thank you for your comment and reading along! I am a bit hung over after the drama in this book 🫠 but then I realize, human beings can be just as petty today. Some things never change, haha
So true! Sorry it was a hard read. Appreciate you doing such a deep dive for those of us following your work
It was definitely unforgettable which is a good thing! 🤍🤍
I just stumbled upon this in my feed, and it was such an interesting read. Thank you for sharing. I think it's important we share the stories of great women of history.
I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you for commenting! I love writing about great women - there’s so much to say!
Excellent synopsis and review. Capturing how the story made you actually feel is one of the keys to your success. Way to go!
Thank you! 🤍
I enjoyed reading this, and I am looking forward to going through your back catalog in addition to looking forward to your next.
Wonderful! This is so interesting. I so love literary history, and I've always been interested in Emily Dickinson but have never thought to dig into her life, etc. Thanks for doing that :))
This is a fantastic essay! Just ordered "My Wars...", can't wait to read it!
Thank you for the summary! I've just been getting into Dickinson in the last few weeks, and wrote a brief piece on her 372 (After Great Pain) poem. I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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Have you read the wonderful, Emily Dickinson's Gardening Life by Marta McDowell? The charming Monotropa uniflora on the cover of her book of poetry made me swoon and reminded me of the McDowell book--I think you'd enjoy it!