Emily Dickinson : Over 100 Poems on Life and Love

Explore the enigmatic life and poetry of a timeless figure in American literature, Emily Dickinson

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This volume offers an insight into Dickinson’s most iconic poems. With over 100 poems organised into thematic sections which illuminate her contemplations on individuality, spirituality, nature, love and the afterlife.

From the haunting stillness of ‘Because I Could Not Stop for Death’ to the vibrant celebration of nature in ‘A Narrow Fellow in the Grass’, this collection explores the historical and social context behind each.

Curated by poet and literary critic Pelé Cox, readers are offered a greater understanding of Dickinson’s solitary life and the quiet genius that has captivated generations of readers.

Women in Poetry

Pairing powerful poems with illuminating literary criticism, Pelé Cox celebrates the work and lasting influence of some of the most important women in poetry. The perfect gift for literary lovers.

Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was an American poet known for her unique, unorthodox style and introspective, often enigmatic poetry. Living much of her life in isolation, she wrote nearly 1,800 poems, focusing on themes like death, immortality, nature, and the self. Her work was published posthumously, gaining wide recognition.

Pelé Cox is a poet, performance artist and film maker. She holds an MA in creative writing from the University of East Anglia, under the tutelage of Andrew Motion (then Poet Laureate). She has been Poet in Residence at Tate Modern, the Royal Academy of Arts, Keats-Shelley House and the British School at Rome, and is a visiting tutor at the University of Westminster, London. Since 2015 Pelé has worked with companies such as PwC and Nielsen, tutoring leaders and employees in creative innovation.