Registration
Admission for this tour is $30. Members receive exclusive discounts on our programs and courses. Not a member? Learn more.
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This program is for those 18 and older.
Registration opens for Delancey Society members on Friday, March 13, for Rosenbach members on Friday, March 20, and for the general public on Friday, March 27.
Description
The public’s imagination about 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson has been wrong for over a century. Many thought of her as the Belle of Amherst, a vulnerable recluse who lived a life of quiet passion. Some thought Dickinson could be a little strange but never improper. However, Dickinson was far more audacious and lively than previously believed, a woman whose adventurous art and challenging ideas continue to resonate today. We‘ll study letters in her own handwriting, examine first editions of her works, and learn how her first editors reshaped her poetry to fit their own conceptions. We’ll also explore the myth of the Belle and learn more about the Modern Emily.
Sponsors
The Modern Emily Dickinson Behind the Bookcase program is kindly sponsored by Lois and Larry Deckelbaum.
Behind the Bookcase: Hands-on Tours at The Rosenbach
Behind the Bookcase: Hands-on Tours offer unparalleled access to see, and even touch, rare and important items not usually on view to the public. Each program is dedicated to a different author, theme, or topic and grants a truly hands-on experience with materials in The Rosenbach’s inspiring collection.
See all upcoming tours here. Space is limited and advance registration is strongly recommended.