Emily Dickinson was a prominent 19th century American poet born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts. She was well-educated but became a recluse later in life, rarely leaving her family's home. Dickinson wrote nearly 1800 poems that were unpublished until after her death, dealing with themes of nature, mortality, and faith. Her unconventional use of form and syntax made her a pioneering figure in American poetry. Dickinson's poems were first published in 1890 and interest in her work has grown significantly over time, cementing her status as one of the greatest American poets.
![This is my letter to the world, That never wrote to me,-- The simple news that Nature told, With tender majesty. Her message is committed To hands I cannot see; For love of her, sweet countrymen, Judge tenderly of me! ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/emily-dickinson-power-point-1216258258101631-8/85/Emily-Dickinson-Romantic-Poet-1-320.jpg)
