In "Dickinson: The Complete Works," readers are granted unparalleled access to the complete poetry of Emily Dickinson, a radical voice of American literature whose unconventional style shattered traditional forms. With her sparse and innovative use of punctuation, capitalization, and slant rhyme, Dickinson's verses explore themes of death, immortality, nature, and the self. This collection captures her melancholic yet profound meditation on existence, thereby placing her work within the broader context of 19th-century American Romanticism and the burgeoning modernist movement that would follow. Each poem serves as a testament to her introspective genius and her keen observation of the human experience, revealing layers of meaning through her idiosyncratic syntax and landscapes of thought. Emily Dickinson, born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts, led a reclusive life, filled with an acute awareness of the world around her, which profoundly influenced her writing. Much of her life was spent in isolation, leading her to hone her craft, fuel her imagination, and reflect on the intricacies of human emotion and spirituality. The complexity and depth of her works were often overshadowed during her lifetime, only gaining recognition posthumously, which speaks volumes about the societal constraints she navigated as a woman writer. "Dickinson: The Complete Works" is an essential read for anyone interested in the evolution of poetry and the intricacies of the human spirit. It invites readers to delve into the brilliance of Dickinson's mind, encouraging a profound engagement with her timeless explorations of beauty, loss, and existence. This collection not only solidifies her legacy as a quintessential American poet but also provides insights that resonate with contemporary readers seeking solace and understanding in her words. —Nature: New feet within my garden go May-Flower Why? Perhaps you 'd like to buy a flower The pedigree of honey A Service of Song The bee is not afraid of me Summer's Armies The Grass A little road not made of man Summer Shower Psalm of the Day The Sea of Sunset Purple Clover The Bee Presentiment is that long shadow As children bid the guest good-night Angels in the early morning So bashful when I spied her Two Worlds The Mountain A Day The butterfly's assumption-gown The Wind Death and Life 'T was later when the summer went Indian Summer Autumn Beclouded The Hemlock There's a certain slant of light Book IV.—Time and Eternity: One dignity delays for all Too late Astra Castra Safe in their alabaster chambers On this long storm the rainbow rose From the Chrysalis Setting Sail Look back on time with kindly eyes A train went through a burial gate I died for beauty, but was scarce Troubled about many things Real The Funeral I went to thank her I've seen a dying eye… Poems—Second Series (160+ poems) Poems—Third Series (160+ poems) The Single Hound (140+ verses) The Life and Letters of Emily Dickinson