On Emily Dickinson
Faculty Mentor
Paul Lindholdt
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Start Date
5-7-2024 11:10 AM
End Date
5-7-2024 11:30 AM
Location
PAT 304
Primary Discipline of Presentation
English
Abstract
The following paper will explore the relationship between Emily Dickinson’s poetry, the circumstances of her life, and the historical context in which she lived to glean an understanding of how her mental health influenced her work. Selected poems by Dickinson will be reviewed and analyzed, along with a brief overview of nineteenth century attitudes towards female mental health with a particular emphasis on the medical diagnosis of female hysteria.
Recommended Citation
Confer, Katelyn, "On Emily Dickinson" (2024). 2024 Symposium. 6.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2024/op_2024/o1_2024/6
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On Emily Dickinson
PAT 304
The following paper will explore the relationship between Emily Dickinson’s poetry, the circumstances of her life, and the historical context in which she lived to glean an understanding of how her mental health influenced her work. Selected poems by Dickinson will be reviewed and analyzed, along with a brief overview of nineteenth century attitudes towards female mental health with a particular emphasis on the medical diagnosis of female hysteria.
