Emily Dickinson

Poems and Letters

By: Emily Dickinson

Narrated by: Alexandra O'Karma

Eccentric and reclusive, Emily Dickinson wrote poetry that reflects the richness of her interior world and the peculiar beauty of her inner vision. During her lifetime, her poetry was considered too unusual to be publishable, but after her death in 1885, Dickinson achieved posthumous recognition as one of the great poetic voices of the 19th century. This collection, read by Alexandra O'Karma, includes commentary and some of Dickinson's letters as well as 75 of her over 900 poems, including such favorites as "Because I Could Not Stop for Death," "'Hope' Is the Thing with Feathers," "There Is No Frigate like a Book," and "There's a Certain Slant of Light."Public Domain (P)1989 Recorded Books

Superb reader

As everyone knows, the reader of the text is an interpreter.
Ms. O’Karma’s voice inhabits the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Thank you for your utterly humble and sensitive interpretation.

Excellent selection of poems & letters

Excellent selection and outstanding narration, Worth your time if you enjoy Dickinson, some of her very best poems.

intriguing look into creative genius

Emily Dickinson: Poems and Letters (Audiobook)
by Emily Dickinson
an explicative book of verse and prose that shows the unique nature of this remarkable poet, showing how her nature causes her raw innovation in verse and chorus. She was so reclusive that her poetry was gathered in volumes that she kept under lock and key in her life. Her verse were not published until after her death. This book attempts to look at when, and how she created her poetry, and how it was rarely shared in her life time. I found so much explanation of the rare courage of writers particularly poets to share their work.

Inspiring

Her words give insights to woman’s role during her time period. Also based on her words, I believe she was enlightened.

Thoughts on enjoying this reading

Excellently read poetry. Most delightful to hear the unique words spoken so as to smoothly clarify the obscure patterns and rhythms…..