Historical Figures

Emily Dickinson

1861–1865

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson, known posthumously as one of America’s greatest poets. During her lifetime, she was known locally in Amherst, Massachusetts, but gained international recognition only after her death.

Read Full Biography

Early Life of Emily Dickinson

Early Life of Emily Dickinson Family Background Emily Elizabeth Dickinson was born on December 10, 1830, in the Homestead, a prominent white house on Main Street in Amherst, Massachusetts. Her family...

Career of Emily Dickinson

Career of Emily Dickinson Overview of a Non-Traditional Career Emily Dickinson’s “career” as a poet defies conventional definitions. She published only a handful of poems during her...

Major Achievements of Emily Dickinson

Major Achievements of Emily Dickinson Revolutionary Poetic Innovation Emily Dickinson’s most significant achievement was the creation of a poetic style unlike anything that came before it. Her...