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112 pp.
| Lerner |
October, 1998 |
LibraryISBN 0-8225-4958-1$$23.93
(3)
YA
A well-written biography provides a chronological overview of a remarkable poet's surprisingly ordinary life. Complementing the emphasis on events that influenced Dickinson's development as a writer, the inclusion of many poems and letters gives readers a sense of her unusual style. Black-and-white photographs of Dickinson and her home, family, and friends enhance the text. Bib., ind.