Emily Dickinson Emily Dickinson was an American poet who did not become famous until after her death. Her poetry is known for its unusual form and syntax. She was born on December 10, 1830, in Amherst, Massachusetts. Her father was one of the founders of Amherst College. As an adult, she became a recluse on the family homestead where she spent her time away from society writing letters and poems. She created small bundles of poems that were discovered by her sister, Lavinia, after her death from kidney disease in 1886. Lavinia published the first volume of Emily's poetry in 1890. The popularity of Emily's poetry increased after the publication of the first volume, and her style influenced the poetry of the 20th century and beyond.

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A. Emily Dickinson was a poet who became famous after her death. As an adult she spent most of her time alone mostly writing, and after her death, her work was discovered by her sister. Her work became very popular once it was published, and it still influences poetry today.

B. Emily Dickinson was the daughter of one of the founders of Amherst College. She was born on December 10, 1830, in Amherst, Massachusetts. Emily had a sister named Lavinia, and they lived on the family homestead.

C. Emily Dickinson wrote letters and is very famous for her writing. She collected many small bundles of them over time, and when she died from kidney disease in 1886, her sister published her letters for all to enjoy and read.

D. Emily Dickinson was known for being unusual. She had unusual form and syntax in much of her work, and she was considered a recluse because she spent her time away from society writing letters and poems on the family homestead. Over time she created many small bundles.
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