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Cynthia Griffin Wolff’s biography of Emily Dickinson presents a comprehensive, literary portrait that links the poet’s life to her poetry. Drawing on extensive research, the book provides vivid context and an enlightening interpretation of Dickinson’s work, positioning itself as the closest approach to a definitive life study of the American woman poet.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Cynthia Griffin Wolff
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