19: The Enigma of Emily Dickinson (Part 2)
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Emily's Letter Poems
Letter poems are invaluable as documents of the creative process. They give us a rare glimpse of Emily at her writing table. Reading them proves that she wasn't an anti-social misanthroped, who lacked emotional intelligence. She extends herself into the lives of others and feels those connections deeply. Her letters often prove that she has a keen understanding for social conventions.
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