![]() ![]() In her own work she was original and innovative, but she did draw upon her knowledge of the Bible, classical myths, and Shakespeare for allusions and references in her poetry.Writers contemporary to her had little or no effect upon the style of her writing. Emily had innovative views and unorthodox beliefs, but she often doubted her own convictions thus influences of Emerson and other poets were of great importance.The works of other poets, in particular Emerson, were important for Emily Dickinson in opening up spiritual ideas beyond the strict Calvinism. ![]() ![]() She wrote her drafts on scraps of paper, grocery lists, and the backs of recipes and used envelopes.īenjamin Newton was one of the first people to recognise the poetic capacities of Emily, and encouraged her to write poetry.Dickinson neither completed many poems nor prepared them for publication.She was a profound and intelligent poet, and her preoccupation with her writing seemed a harmless enough outlet for her peculiarities.Emily was indulged in her "eccentricity" by her family. ![]()
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