Emily Dickinson: American Pioneer

Location

CSU

Student's Major

English

Student's College

Arts and Humanities

Mentor's Name

Mary Sue Johnston

Mentor's Department

English

Mentor's College

Arts and Humanities

Description

The purpose of this presentation is to examine the independent works of Ms. Emily Dickinson, a leader for women in the field of poetry. Against criticism and strong urgings to ban the idea of publishing her poetry, she continued writing in her own unique style. Though she did not become famous during her lifetime, books of her works were published following her death. Her contributions as a poet in America will be discussed.

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Emily Dickinson: American Pioneer

CSU

The purpose of this presentation is to examine the independent works of Ms. Emily Dickinson, a leader for women in the field of poetry. Against criticism and strong urgings to ban the idea of publishing her poetry, she continued writing in her own unique style. Though she did not become famous during her lifetime, books of her works were published following her death. Her contributions as a poet in America will be discussed.