Emily Dickinson, one of the most famous American poets of the 19th century, is known for her preferred seclusion from the outside world. The vast majority of her poems were published posthumously, as she kept her writing private. This relevant critical guide offers perceptive interpretations of Dickinson and her creative output. Freshly updated and featuring a perceptive introductory essay by Harold Bloom, ""Emily Dickinson, New Edition"" invites students to further explore this fiercely original poet and her widely studied and much-debated work.

Emily Dickinson, one of the most famous American poets of the 19th century, is known for her preferred seclusion from the outside world. The vast majority of her poems were published posthumously, as she kept her writing private. This relevant critical guide offers perceptive interpretations of Dickinson and her creative output. Freshly updated and featuring a perceptive introductory essay by Harold Bloom, ""Emily Dickinson, New Edition"" invites students to further explore this fiercely original poet and her widely studied and much-debated work.