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Part of a new collection of literary voices from Gibbs Smith, written by, and for, extraordinary women--to encourage, challenge, and inspire.
One of American's most distinctive poets, Emily Dickinson scorned the conventions of her day in her approach to writing, religion, and society. Hope Is the Thing with Feathers is a collection of her vast archive of poetry to inspire the writers, creatives, and feminists of today.
Continue your journey in the Women's Voices series with Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte (ISBN: 978-1-4236-5099-7), The Feminist Papers, by Mary Wollstonecraft (ISBN: 978-1-4236-5097-3), Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott (ISBN: 978-1-4236-5211-3), and The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Writings, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (ISBN: 978-1-4236-5213-7).
We sing because we can't speak anymore.
Krisbrook, Here's another quote! ""Hope" is the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul." Emily Dickinson, poet Love, Dad
“We are living through a revolt against the future. The future will prevail.” — Anand Giridharadas
Happy Birthday, Emily Dickinson! You were born Dec. 10, 1830. You died May 15, 1886, too young. Among your deathless words: “Hope is the thing with feathers.” And “Because I could not stop for death, He kindly stopped for me; The carriage held but just ourselves and immortality.”
Professor. Novelist. Feels too much. Never enough children, islands, mourners, gossips & vegetables. Warms the stars. Essentially a spy. She/her. 🐦⬛ #TBBO
Today's gratitude: 🍓 the first local strawberries of the season 🪶 a reminder from reader Carol L of Emily Dickinson's wise words that hope is the thing with feathers... 👟 my daily walk, which gives me mental space and helps me stay strong #gratitude #simplethings https://t.co/9hAkkhB9Wm