Emily Dickinson

Birth: 1830-12-10 , Amherst, Massachusetts, EUA

Death: 1886-05-15 , Amherst, Massachusetts, EUA

Emily Dickinson was a prolific American poet whose work was largely unknown during her lifetime. Her poems are characterized by their unconventional style, exploring themes of nature, death, immortality, and faith with unique imagery and introspective depth. She is now recognized as one of the most important figures in American poetry, known for her distinct voice and innovative approach to form and language.

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A Charm invests a face

A Charm invests a face

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A Charm invests a face
Imperfectly beheld-
The Lady date not lift her Veil
For fear it be dispelled-

But peers beyond her mesh-
And wishes-and denies-
Lest Interview-annul a want
That Image-satisfies-

Desire Longing and Absence

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