Camp, Elisabeth
The Poetry of Emily Dickinson: Philosophical Perspectives (OXFORD STUDIES IN PHIL AND LIT SERIES)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190651206
- author:
- Camp, Elisabeth
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 centimeters
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Poetry of Emily Dickinson Philosophical Perspectives by Elisabeth Camp This collection of essays explores the philosophical dimensions of Emily Dickinson's poetry, revealing her as an epistemically ambitious poet who advances arguments designed to convince. Dickinson's unique approach to philosophy is characterized by her use of imagery, juxtaposition, and other poetic devices to demonstrate fundamental questions. By examining Dickinson's poems through a philosophical lens, this volume offers a counterpoint to recent critical work that has emphasized her nonconventional style and the unsettled status of her manuscripts. The six chapters collectively argue that Dickinson's poetry is not just a reflection of her personal experiences but also a distinct contribution to philosophy.