Emily Dickinson's Gardening Life: The Plants and Places That Inspired the Iconic Poet (Hardcover, 2nd Second Edition, Revised ed.)

Emily Dickinson is among the most important of American poets, a beloved literary figure whose short, complex life continues to fascinate readers. But she was also a gardener and plant lover who studied botany and tended both a small glass conservatory and a flower garden. In Emily Dickinson's Gardening Life, Marta McDowell traces Dickinson's life as gardener and reveals the many ways in which her passion for plants is evident in her extensive collection of poems and letters. Organised seasonally, the book follows Dickinson through an entire year in the garden. Readers will learn that she forced hyacinth bulbs in winter, saved seeds in the summer, and pressed flowers year-round to include in her correspondence. They'll also find tips on how to plant a poet's garden and an annotated list of all of the plants Dickinson used. Packed with contemporary and historical photography, botanical illustrations, excerpts from Dickinson's letters, and some of her most cherished poetry, this revealing book is a must-read for Dickinson fans and a thoughtful gift for gardeners.

General

Imprint:	Timber Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2019
Authors:	Marta McDowell
Dimensions:	229 x 165 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	240
Edition:	2nd Second Edition, Revised ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-60469-822-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Literary Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > 19th century Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Poetry & poets > General Books > Biography > Literary Promotions
LSN:	1-60469-822-5
Barcode:	9781604698220

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