Emily Dickinson: The Poetry of Flowers

American poet Emily Dickinson is perhaps less known for her love of flowers than for her writings. Born to a wealthy family in Massachusetts in 1830, she quickly became eccentric and reclusive. Her poetry was mostly viewed unfavorably during her lifetime, and in fact, it could be argued that in her day she was better known for her gardens. In the 1950's, the bulk of her poetry was published by