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February 2005

Dickinson Electronic Archives
Elegant site on an essential American writer.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12



http://www.emilydickinson.org/

CONTENT:
The Dickinson Electronic Archives is "devoted to the study of Emily Dickinson, her writing practices, writings directly influencing her work, and critical and creative writings generated by her work."
SITE DESIGN:
The Dickinson Electronic Archives is "devoted to the study of Emily Dickinson, her writing practices, writings directly influencing her work, and critical and creative writings generated by her work."
 

REVIEW:
This site offers a wealth of information and primary documents concerning Emily Dickinson, one of the United States’ most admired and popular poets of the nineteenth –century. Visitors can see the poet at work by perusing the digital images of the handwritten records of her composing habits and her everyday routines as well as correspondence with friends, colleagues and family. A series of articles by the site editors offer insights into the life and work of Dickinson. The Titanic Operas section provides responses to Dickinson’s work from other well-known poets and authors. Many of the responses are available in an audio version as well as text. The Teaching section offers links for using the archive in the classroom, particularly to the “Classroom Electric” and other resources that will be useful to teachers. The resources section provides links to related sites and biographical and critical materials.

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