Almost unknown as a poet in life, Emily Dickinson is now considered one of the most mysterious and original American poets of the 19th century for her innovation in rhythmic meters and creative use of metaphor. His poems were rarely published in Russia because most of them had a religious content (for almost a century it was forbidden to express religious feelings in Russia). However, some poems I read struck me at first sight. Dickinson's poems spoke powerfully to me about significant events in life. Many impressions that he compressed into a few words helped me understand my experience through his emotional clarity. It was not easy to understand Dickinson's poems. I had to read "between the lines" to understand what he meant. However, his poems contained pain and sadness that I can easily relate to due to several losses I have faced in my personal life. His tone attracted me even more when I learned that he didn't get his talent from the outside world. life experience, traveling around the world, meeting amazing people or receiving a great education. Virtually her entire life, Emily spent time in her father's house, observing nature from the window. Emily didn't write about life, she wrote about her feelings which she extracts from her connection with the surrounding life. Her isolation from the outside world put her in a mysterious aura, as she had seen something better and deeper than an ordinary person can see. The tone of Emily's poems sounds set aside and peaceful, - no fear, terror or anguish, as if she has discovered all the secrets of the world, or has known the Universal Wisdom, and nothing can touch her. Writing about Dickinson's poetry convincingly, I had to read many of her poems to find... middle of paper... sity Press, 1964 Melani, Lilia. "Emily Dickinson - Pain." English Department: Lilia Melani. Brooklyn College. January 24, 2003. April 19, 2008Merriman, “Emily Dickinson” CD. The literature network. March 18, 2008. Jalic Inc. April 17, 2008 Pollak, Vivian R. “Introduction.” A historical guide to Emily Dickinson. New York: Oxford University Press, 2004 Scribner, Charles. "Emily Dickinson." American writers. Ed. Walton Litz. New York: The Children of Charles Scribner, 1998Wagoner, Hyatt H. “Emily Dickinson.” American Poets from the Puritans to the Present Day. Rev. ed. Louisiana State University Press, 1984Wells, Ann Mary. "Early Criticisms of Emily Dickinson." About Dickinson. The best of American literature. Edwin H. Cady and Louis J. Budd. Durham: Duke University Press, 1990.Wolff, Cynthia Griffin. Emily Dickinson. New York: De Capo Press, 1988.[ back to top ]