FAQ About Emily Dickinson
What was the role of Emily Dickinson's family in preserving her work?
Emily Dickinson's family, especially her sister Lavinia, played a crucial role in preserving her work after her death. Finding Emily's vast collection of poems, Lavinia took responsibility for ensuring their publication. Though early editors altered Dickinson’s original works, Lavinia's initiative was essential in bringing Emily's expansive and influential body of work to public attention, shaping her posthumous reputation.
