Emily Dickinson - Related Topics
To understand American poet Emily Dickinson, you'll want to explore some of the topics here. Her friends, family, home, the Transcendentalist literary movement, and more.
Transcendentalist Women
Other women who were influenced by Transcendentalism and were more integrally involved in that movement than Dickinson was.
Her poems, stories and world
Belinda West portrays Dickinson, bringing her poems and stories to modern audiences.
Letter to a Young Contributor
Thomas Wentworth Higginson's 1862 article in the Atlantic Monthly prompted Dickinson to begin a 23-year correspondence with him.
Lyon, Mary, on the Web
A series of pages devoted to Mary Lyon, founder of Mount Holyoke Female Seminary. Her philosophy and goals, as well as the realities of daily life in the early days, are presented clearly.
Mount Holyoke College History
History of one of the oldest institutes of higher education for women. This page also highlights the Presidents of the College, most of whom were women.
Poems about Emily Dickinson
Unusual and useful information: a bibliography of poems which mention or are about Emily Dickinson. More on this topic at Titanic Operas.
Titanic Operas: Contemporary Responses
Contemporary poets respond to Dickinson with their own work.
Treasures of the Evergreens
Introduction to the document collection relating to the Austin Dickinson family, including his wife Susan and their daughter Martha Dickinson Bianchi. Includes mention of Austin's affair with Mabel Loomis Todd.
Writings by Susan Dickinson
Emily Dickinson's friend and sister-in-law, their relationship was intense and passionate. Here, Susan's writings speak for themselves. Site also includes Susan's obituary and a guide to her home, The Evergreens.