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Emily Dickinson's Birth
Emily Dickinson was born on December 10, 1830, by Emily Norcross Dickinson and Edward Dickinson in Amherst, Massachusetts. -
School
Emily goes to school at Amherst Academy but was usually absent because of illness. -
Starting Poetry
Emily starts to create formal poems and some of her pieces appeared in a newspaper that was edited by her friend. -
Poems Published
Emily published her poems in the Brooklyn Daily Union to help out Union soldiers. -
Isolation
Emily isolates herself from her social life in her room because she finds it easier to talk to people through doors and it helped her focus on her poetry. -
Father Dies
Emily's father dies by a stroke at the age of 71. He is buried in Amherst, Massachusetts. Emily did not attend his funeral. -
Mother Dies
Emily is a bit relieved at her mother's death because she doesn't have to take care of her anymore. -
Emily Dickinson Dies
Emily dies of Bright's Disease and is buried in Amherst, Massachusetts. -
Book of Poetry Published
Emily's sister, Lavinia, discovers Emily's poems in her bedroom and is published four years after Emily's death and becomes very successful.
