The Gorgeous Nothings: Emily Dickinson's Envelope Poems

The Gorgeous Nothings: Emily Dickinson's Envelope Poems

The Gorgeous Nothings is a pivotal book: the first full-color publication of Emily Dickinson's complete envelope writings in facsimile from her visually stunning manuscripts, here in a deluxe, large-scale edition
The Gorgeous Nothings ― the first full-color facsimile edition of Emily Dickinson's manuscripts ever to appear ― is a deluxe edition of her late writings, presenting this crucially important, experimental late work exactly as she wrote it on scraps of envelopes. A never-before-possible glimpse into the process of one of our most important poets.The book presents all the envelope writings ― 52 ― reproduced life-size in full color both front and back, with an accompanying transcription to aid in the reading, allowing us to enjoy this little-known but important body of Dickinson's writing. Envisioned by the artist Jen Bervin and made possible by the extensive research of the Dickinson scholar Marta L. Werner, this book offers a new understanding and appreciation of the genius of Emily Dickinson. 110
Country USA
Brand New Directions
Manufacturer New Directions / Christine Burgin
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780811221757
ReleaseDate 2013-10-29
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780811221757

Country	USA
Brand	New Directions
Manufacturer	New Directions / Christine Burgin
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780811221757
ReleaseDate	2013-10-29
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780811221757

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