Description
1930 edition. Dust jacket has some wear, discoloration and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This early biography of Emily Dickinson offers a unique glimpse into the life of one of America’s most enigmatic and influential poets. Published just two decades after her death, it provides a rare contemporary account from MacGregor Jenkins, a friend and neighbor who knew Dickinson personally. Despite her reclusive nature, Jenkins sheds light on Dickinson’s daily routines, relationships, and the Amherst community that shaped her creative genius. While later biographies have expanded our understanding, this volume captures the initial fascination with Dickinson’s life and the first efforts to unravel the mystery behind her extraordinary poetry. For collectors, this 1930 edition represents an important early work in Dickinson scholarship and a valuable piece of literary history. Readers will appreciate the intimate, first-hand perspective on a figure who continues to captivate generations of poetry lovers.
