I Received Happiness as a Gift

Today, Emily Dickinson (1830—1886) is considered one of the most beloved, talented, and quoted American poets. Throughout her life, Emily lived in complete obscurity in the small town of Amherst (Massachusetts), publishing almost nothing, and her entire vast literary legacy—one thousand seven hundred seventy-five poems—was discovered in a drawer only after her death. Laconic, sensual, innovative, and without parallel among her contemporaries, Dickinson's poetry long outpaced its time—truly appreciated only in the mid-20th century. The poems are characterized by vivid images and associations, sincerity and immediacy, unusual syntax with an abundance of dashes, and a wealth of alliteration, focusing on eternal themes—nature, love, the mystery of life and death. This edition includes poems translated by Vera Markova and Grigory Krzhizhanovsky. As G. Krzhizhanovsky wrote, Dickinson's poems deserve to be read in full, to be marveled at, and to inspire new discoveries.

3 reasons to buy this book:

1. A collection of the best poems by Emily Dickinson.

2. The laconic, sensual, and innovative poetry of Dickinson was ahead of its time.

3. An edition in the "Exclusive Classics" series—convenient pocket format and recognizable design.