Emily Dickenson

The year 1830 is a crucial date in English history. You see, this is the year that one of the most influential poets in the world was born. Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, an old fashioned Puritan town. Rarely did she go outside to meet strangers or walk in the garden. Emily felt uncomfortable outside of her house and even if she did travel, it wasn't for more than one hour. She was greatly …

…Tom Higginson, a close friend of hers, and by her neighbor. They were all neatly organized in blue folders in her house. Little did she know that her poems would sit the pace for years to come. Her poems would be examined by students, professors, and those who had common characteristics to her. To end on a thoughtful note, remember to follow Emily's words wisely and 'Tell all the truth, but tell it slant.'