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The secret life of Emily Dickinson

The secret life of Emily Dickinson

Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
Pages
350
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

Jerome Charyn reimagines the life of the legendary poet, stripping away the image of the quiet recluse. This story follows Emily Dickinson through her secret passions and rebellious encounters in 19th-century Amherst. It portrays a woman who is far more daring than the history books suggest.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

AtmosphericComplexReflectiveThought-Provoking
Forbidden LoveSecret Identity

Genres

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Gothic

About the author

J
Jerome Charyn

Jerome Charyn is the author of dozens of books, including crime fiction, memoirs, and historical novels like The Secret Life of Emily Dickinson. He often writes about the history of New York

Characters

Emily DickinsonProtagonist
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