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“She dealt her pretty words like Blades -- How glittering they shone -- And every One unbared a Nerve Or wantoned with a Bone -- She never deemed -- she hurt -- That -- is not Steel's Affair -- A vulgar grimace in the Flesh -- How ill the Creatures bear -- To Ache is human -- not polite -- The Film upon the eye Mortality's old Custom -- Just locking up -- to Die.”

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Book:Emily Dickinson: Everyman's Poetry
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Emily Dickinson: Everyman's Poetry

This book presents a curated selection of Emily Dickinson's poetry, offering readers a chance to explore the depth and diversity of her writing. Dickinson's work is known for its innovative structure and profound themes, and this volume aims to make her poetry more accessible to general readers. 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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