Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson, born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts, was a reclusive yet profoundly influential poet whose work explored themes of nature, love, death, and immortality. Often considered one of the most significant figures in American literature, Dickinson spent much of her life in seclusion, crafting nearly 1,800 poems that reflect her unique perspective on the world. Her innovative use of language, form, and punctuation challenged the conventions of her time, allowing her voice to resonate with readers in ways that continue to captivate and inspire.
Despite her limited publication during her lifetime, Dickinson's poetry gained recognition posthumously, revealing the depth and complexity of her thoughts. Each poem invites readers into her introspective world, encouraging a personal connection with the themes she explored. If you're curious about her unique style and insightful reflections, take a moment to delve into her collection available in the app. You might just find a piece that resonates with your own experiences.
Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson
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Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson has come to be regarded as one of the quintessential poets of 19th century America. A very private poet with a very quiet an…
Poems: Series One
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Emily Dickinson
Renowned poet Emily Dickinson (1830 - 1886) wrote many many poems. This collection, "Poems: Series One", presents the first instal…
Emily Dickinson on Death
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Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson is one of the most intriguing of American poets. Since she grew increasingly reclusive, very few of her poems were published…
Because I Could Not Stop For Death
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Emily Dickinson
LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of Because I Could Not Stop For Death by Emily Dickinson. This was the Weekly Poetry project for…
I'm Nobody
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Emily Dickinson
LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 different recordings of I’m Nobody, by Emily Dickinson. Dickinson’s text of this poem contains two possible…
Poems: Series Two
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Emily Dickinson
"The eagerness with which the first volume of Emily Dickinson's poems has been read shows very clearly that all our alleged modern arti…
The Lovers
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Emily Dickinson
LibriVox volunteers bring you 27 recordings of The Lovers by Emily Dickinson. This was the Weekly Poetry project for May 27, 2012.The verses…
Emily Dickinson. Poemas
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Emily Dickinson
Poemas de Emily Dickinson. Traducción de Silvina Ocampo. Prólogo de Jorge Luis Borges. Leo algunos de los poemas, escogidos de…
If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking
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Emily Dickinson
LibriVox volunteers bring you 12 recordings of If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking by Emily Dickinson. This was the Weekly Poetry project …
Hope
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Emily Dickinson
LibriVox readers bring you 16 versions of Hope, by Emily Dickinson. This was the weekly poetry selection for the week of November 18, 2013.
Mother Nature (Dickinson)
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Emily Dickinson
LibriVox volunteers bring you 8 recordings of Mother Nature by Emily Dickinson. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for June 3, 2013Whil…
A Word Is Dead
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Emily Dickinson
LibriVox volunteers bring you 20 different recordings of A Word Is Dead, by Emily Dickinson. This was the weekly poetry for the week of July…
Life: Poem XXI A Book
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Emily Dickinson
Poem XXI: "A Book", read by the wonderful podcasters at the Podcasters Across Borders 2006 conference, in Kingston, Ontario, June …
Summer Shower
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Emily Dickinson
LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of Summer Shower by Emily Dickinson. This was the Weekly Poetry project for January 10th, 2010.
She sweeps with many-colored Brooms
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Emily Dickinson
LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 recordings of She sweeps with many-colored Brooms by Emily Dickinson. This was the Weekly Poetry project fo…
The Railway Train
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Emily Dickinson
LibriVox volunteers bring you 16 recordings of The Railway Train by Emily Dickinson. This was the Weekly Poetry project for May 28, 2011.Alt…
Safe in their Alabaster Chambers
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 18 recordings of Safe in their Alabaster Chambers by Emily Dickinson. This was the Weekly Poetry project for M…
There's a certain slant of light
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Emily Dickinson
In tribute to the first real snowfall this year. - Summary by David Lawrence
The Grass
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Emily Dickinson
LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 recordings of The Grass by Emily Dickinson.This was the Weekly Poetry project for August 4, 2019. ------…
I Stepped from Plank to Plank
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Emily Dickinson
LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of I Stepped from Plank to Plank by Emily Dickinson. This was the Weekly Poetry project for Augu…