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The Poetry of Emily Dickinson   

Emily Dickinson, known as “The Myth” even while still living in Amherst, Massachusetts, left at her death a cache of nearly 1800 poems, half of them never seen by anyone other than herself. They included hundreds of love poems, both ecstatic and anguished, addressed to or referencing a still-unidentified “Master.” The history of their publication – only ten were published during her life – is a rich subject in itself. Among many enigmas, one stands out: that her poetry is unequaled in its technical virtuosity and profound emotion. The course will cover both her remarkable oeuvre and her quietly extraordinary life.

The Poetry of Emily Dickinson

Instructor: Stephen Kennamer

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Day of the Week: W

Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM   

Dates: 10/29/2025 - 12/10/2025 

Number of class sessions in this course: 6  

Fee: $60.00

Course Location: R.R. Smith Center for History and Art - Upstairs Lecture Room

Location Address: 22 South New St Staunton, VA 24401

Limit: 40

Course Description:

Emily Dickinson, known as “The Myth” even while still living in Amherst, Massachusetts, left at her death a cache of nearly 1800 poems, half of them never seen by anyone other than herself. They included hundreds of love poems, both ecstatic and anguished, addressed to or referencing a still-unidentified “Master.” The history of their publication – only ten were published during her life – is a rich subject in itself. Among many enigmas, one stands out: that her poetry is unequaled in its technical virtuosity and profound emotion. The course will cover both her remarkable oeuvre and her quietly extraordinary life.

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