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Stack of old papers

A Poet Who Pushed (and Recycled) the Envelope

Source: The New York Times

In this article, we learn about a new book, The Gorgeous Nothings, that showcases bits of poetry written on envelopes by Emily Dickinson. Be sure to enlarge the images to take a look at Dickinson’s manuscripts.

This entry was posted in The Individual and Society and tagged Arts & Entertainment, Historic Figures on January 1, 2020 by Hilary Woods.

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