Lives Like Loaded Guns: Emily Dickinson and Her Family's Feuds
Lives Like Loaded Guns: Emily Dickinson and Her Family's Feuds
Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2010
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Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2010492
Poem • Nonfiction
Amherst, Massachusetts • 19th Century
2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Lives Like Loaded Guns: Emily Dickinson and Her Family’s Feuds by Lyndall Gordon explores the complex life of poet Emily Dickinson, focusing on the family tensions and conflicts that shaped her world. The book delves into Dickinson's relationships, revealing how hidden struggles and family dynamics influenced her poetry and personal life.
Mysterious
Informative
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
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Lyndall Gordon's Lives Like Loaded Guns presents a compelling exploration of Emily Dickinson's life, focusing on her intense family feuds. Critics praise Gordon's skillful analysis and captivating narrative style, though some feel the intricate details may overwhelm casual readers. The book offers a fresh perspective on Dickinson, blending biography with dramatic intrigue.
Who Should Read Lives Like Loaded Guns: Emily Dickinson and Her Family's Feuds?
A reader captivated by intricate family dynamics, literary history, and biographical mysteries would enjoy Lives Like Loaded Guns. Fans of The Brontë Myth by Lucasta Miller or Virginia Woolf by Hermione Lee will appreciate Gordon's exploration of Emily Dickinson's life and the tumult within her family.
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Poem • Nonfiction
Amherst, Massachusetts • 19th Century
2010
Adult
18+ years
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