Emily Dickinson, the Lonely Muse

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Benjamin Franklin Newton may be the one who influenced her most, who recommended her some works of poets such as W. Wordsworth, Emerson etc.. And Newton gave her his utmost trust and encouragement, believing deeply that she would be a good poet. This, to a teenage girl, must be a strong power in writing. Later, unfortunately, Newton died from tuberculosis, which might be a regret for Dickinson. Maybe as a strong miss of the important person in life, Dickinson secluded herself in a small room reading and writing. And as said by 小莫， she  could all experience everything through other ways, such as reading. So, success is absolutely possible for her.

EmilyJunior

hirondelle: Her poem is short but precise. She and Jane Austen have something im common, both of who were confined to a small place but had a deep understanding o

hehe to tell the truth, I am not that into Jane Austen, but if for enlargement of vocab, her works are ok. However, I am really fond of Emily and Edith Wharton. I think you hit the point that her poems are precise and short. nive to meet you.your name remind me of a word, no offense, sauterelle.

EmilyJunior

小莫: I think Jane Austen read a lot, even though I am not sure. They weren't completely out of contact with the outside world. Sometimes people can't exper

oh I get a new idea. Maybe there are two kinds of experiences, materially and spiritually. Maybe they just experience more in their spiritual world