The New York Botanical Garden created an exhibit to honor Emily Dickinson. She was a nineteenth-century American poet who wrote unique verses, often about the nature of life and death. The new exhibit celebrates her hobbies, family, and experiences from a surprising perspective. Listen to learn what Dickinson was actually known for in her lifetime (hint: it’s not poetry!).
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05/27/2010
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What did Emily Dickinson often give her neighbors in Amherst?
What is included in the exhibit?
How did the exhibit designers decide which poems to include and where?
Why were dandelions important to Dickinson?
Where did Dickinson feel most free?
