"Sensitive and extraordinary, thoughtful yet emotional, Emily Dickinson's unique poems are a treasure not to be missed. Defying the conventions of the time, they were truly innovative. Featuring mediations on everyday life, love, nature, and society, the genius of her creativity is hard to ignore. Short, yet keenly observed, her poems pack a powerful punch. This carefully chosen selection covers a range of her most loved verses and brings you face to face with the private world of one of America's greatest poets"--Back cover.