FAQ About Emily Dickinson
Did Emily Dickinson correspond with other literary figures of her time?
Emily Dickinson corresponded with several literary figures and intellectuals of her time through letters, which were her primary means of communication with the outside world. Most notably, she had an ongoing correspondence with Thomas Wentworth Higginson, an essayist and abolitionist, with whom she discussed literary ideas and sought critique for her work. These interactions provided her with both encouragement and a connection to broader literary movements.
