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Emily Elizabeth Dickenson was born on December 10, 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Emilys father, Edward Dickenson practised law, engaged in politics and served as treasurer of Amherst college from 1835 until 1872, two years before his death. ...
Her mother, Emily Norcross was a timid and very kind woman, she was very sick through out her life. ... Emily had two siblings; Austin William who was 18 months older than she was and Lavinia were 2 years older than Emily was.
Emily went to her hometown school all through her school years. ... While in school Emily had written verse and stories.
Emily was influenced by the writings of American author Ralph Waldo Emerson and an influential event for her was the alienation of American intellectuals after the civil war (1861-1865). ...
Emily worked hard to become a poet, everything around her become a part of her poetry like the wooded hills, her flower garden, and even a little snack. Her sister-in-law, Susan Dickenson whom she sent 300 of her poems, published most of Emilys poems.
Approximate Word count = 833
Approximate Pages = 3.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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