These Fevered Days

These Fevered DaysExplore the captivating life of Emily Dickinson in *These Fevered Days*, penned by Martha Ackmann. This compelling biography invites readers to delve into the intricate layers of Dickinson's interior world, where brilliance and vulnerability coexist. These pages illuminate the influences that shaped a poet who penned 1,789 evocative poems quietly from her home. Through ten pivotal events, Ackmann traces Dickinson's evolution, showcasing her religious

Explore the captivating life of Emily Dickinson in *These Fevered Days*, penned by Martha Ackmann. This compelling biography invites readers to delve into the intricate layers of Dickinson's interior world, where brilliance and vulnerability coexist. These pages illuminate the influences that shaped a poet who penned 1,789 evocative poems quietly from her home. Through ten pivotal events, Ackmann traces Dickinson's evolution, showcasing her religious struggles at Mount Holyoke and her unique perspective on organized faith. Discover how her excitement for writing intertwined with the shadows of self-doubt as she navigated a creative frenzy that led to her acclaimed works. Despite her reclusive reputation, Dickinson sought guidance from prominent editors and engaged in profound friendships, particularly with writer Helen Hunt Jackson. This beautifully crafted narrative is enriched by archival letters, groundbreaking insights, and rare photographs, making *These Fevered Days* a must-read for poetry enthusiasts and literary scholars alike. With its engaging format, this book offers an accessible yet profound exploration of a complex literary figure. Don't miss the chance to witness the joy and despair that danced through Dickinson’s poetic spirit. Learn about the art of creation during a time filled with challenges, and grasp the essence of a woman whose work continues to resonate. Immerse yourself in this fascinating journey today and understand why Dickinson’s poetry remains timeless. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393867534. Year: 2021. Publisher: W W Norton & Company. Pages: 336.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393867534
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 336


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On August 3, 1845, young Emily Dickinson declared, ?All things are ready? and with this resolute statement, her life as a poet began. Despite spending her days almost entirely ?at home? (the occupation listed on her death certificate), Dickinson's interior world was extraordinary. She loved passionately, was hesitant about publication, embraced seclusion, and created 1,789 poems that she tucked into a dresser drawer.


In These Fevered Days, Martha Ackmann unravels the mysteries of Dickinson's life through ten decisive episodes that distill her evolution as a poet. Ackmann follows Dickinson through her religious crisis while a student at Mount Holyoke, which prefigured her lifelong ambivalence toward organized religion and her deep, private spirituality. We see the poet through her exhilarating frenzy of composition, through which we come to understand her fiercely self-critical eye and her relationship with sister-in-law and first reader, Susan Dickinson. Contrary to her reputation as a recluse, Dickinson makes the startling decision to ask a famous editor for advice, writes anguished letters to an unidentified ?Master,? and keeps up a lifelong friendship with writer Helen Hunt Jackson. At the peak of her literary productivity, she is seized with despair in confronting possible blindness.


Utilizing thousands of archival letters and poems as well as never-before-seen photos, These Fevered Days constructs a remarkable map of Emily Dickinson's inner life. Together, these ten days provide new insights into her wildly original poetry and render an ?enjoyable and absorbing? (Scott Bradfield, Washington Post)