Emily Dickinson as a Second Language : Demystifying the Poetry /

"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 poe...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Mattingly, Greg, 1946- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2018]
Temas:
Dickinson, Emily, > 1830-1886 > Criticism and interpretation.
Dickinson, Emily, > 1830-1886.
1800-1899
American poetry > 19th century > History and criticism.
Poésie américaine > 19e siècle > Histoire et critique.
LITERARY CRITICISM > Poetry.
American poetry.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"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"--
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781476631950
1476631956

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