Dec.6 -Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)

1. Read Emily Dickinson's biography.

Words and expressions for the quiz: self-imposed social seclusion, pillars of the local community, to smuggle, deferential to, to defer to, to be aloof, descendents, inherently, adherent, crucial issue, austerity, a keen artist and accomplished musician, to have a sharp eye for art, quick -witted, to be (ill) at ease, to hold in high esteem, prolific writer.

2. Listen to Prof. Weinstein's lecture #32 "Emily Dickinson - In and Out of Nature".

- Why did Prof. Weinstein call her the first poet of "Babel"?

- What are peculiarities of the Dickinson style?

His other lectures on Emily Dickinson's Poetry (optional=not required)

3. Read a selection of E.Dickinson's poems, learn one poem by heart and prepare it for reciting in class.