EMILY DICKINSON

by Helen McNeil

Traces the life of the nineteenth century American poet, analyzes her most important poems, and attempts to portray her complex personality

Genres: Poetry, Nonfiction, Biography

208 pages, Paperback

First published August 12, 1986

About the author

New Zealand author, originally born in England.

For the author of modern romances, see Helen McNeil.

Reviews

[Grace Wiles · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, this is an excellent feminist literary critique of the work of Emily Dickinson as a woman in early to mid-19th century New England. McNeil is obviously a scholar and cares deeply about Dickinson (which makes her my cousin, in a way). I’m glad I read it, even if it did take me more than two years to understand what McNeil was saying, lol. The missing star is simply for the density of the writing, but that also might be a skill issue on my part. More poetic analysis for me in the future? Perhaps!

[Wendy Lu · Rating 4 out of 5]

mmm..a lot of really good points, disagreed a bit about her ideas about innate femininity :)

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learnt so much about her. Loved this book.