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Delphi Complete Works of Emily Dickinson (Illustrated)

The Delphi Complete Works of Emily Dickinson (Illustrated) is a comprehensive compilation of the poet's extensive body of work. It includes her famous poems, personal correspondence, and other prose. The illustrated edition adds visual elements to enhance the reading experience, showcasing Dickinson's unique style and the historical context of her time. more

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Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson was a renowned American poet of the 19th century, known for her unique poetic style and profound introspection. Her poetry is characterized by its concise form and philosophical language, often exploring themes such as life, death, nature, and religion. more

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“I think I could turn and live with the animals, they are so placid and self contained; I stand and look at them long and long. They do not sweat and whine about their condition; They do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins; They do not make me sick discussing their duty to God; Not one is dissatisfied-not one is demented with the mania of owning things; Not one kneels to another, nor his kind that lived thousands of years ago; Not one is responsible or industrious over the whole earth.”

“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.”

“If you have never wept bitter tears because a wonderful story has come to an end and you must take your leave of the characters with whom you have shared so many adventures, whom you have loved and admired, for whom you have hoped and feared, and without whose company life seems empty and meaningless. If such things have not been part of your own experience, you probably won't understand what Bastian did next.”