Event Title
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.
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.
