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EMILY DICKINSON
Conversations with
Emily Dickinson
(1830-1886)
New England's own Emily Dickinson secretly penned hundreds of poems but she lived to see less than twenty published. As guests, the audience is invited into Dickinson's times to view the world from her imaginative perspective. Belinda West's portrayal of the reclusive poet offers a luxurious dose of classic verse plus inspiration to read and write more on one's own.
Discover why Miss Dickinson is known as the "Belle of Amherst"!
Length: 40 minutes
Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Biography, and History
Audiences: Adapted to specific ages
A native New Englander, Belinda West was educated at Dartmouth College and at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She has been portraying historical figures on PBS radio, television and " live" in libraries, museums and schools since 1990 in addition to serving as a consultant to the History Channel. She is also a member of the Vermont and New Hampshire Councils ' Speakers Bureaus and the Massachusetts Cultural Council's Event and Touring Roster.
