Date / Time
- December 22, 2022
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Behind the Bookcase tours are sponsored by William and Anna Marie Petersen
Registration
- Admission is $25. 50% off for Rosenbach members, free for the Delancey Society. Not a member? Learn more.
- This is an in-person program at The Rosenbach and requires proof of vaccination. Please check your spam folder for your email confirmation. If you have questions, please call (215) 732-1600 or email [email protected].
- Registration opens for Delancey Society members on July 18, for members on July 25, and for the general public on August 1.
Description
The public’s imagination about the 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, a woman whose adventurous art and challenging ideas continue to resonate today. We‘ll study letters in her own writing, re-examine the first editions of her works, and learn how her first editors reshaped her poetry to fit their own conceptions. We’ll explore the myth of the Belle and learn more about the Modern Emily.
About 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.
Date / Time
- December 22, 2022
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm