EMILY DICKINSON.
↬ She is remembered for her unique poetry. Emily was born on 10th December 1830, in the town of Amherst, Massachusetts. Her family were pillars of the local community; their house known as “The Homestead” or “Mansion” was often used as a meeting place for distinguished visitors. Since she was a child, she showed of having a high intelligence. In addition, she used to have a passion and a talent for writing. A crucial issue at the time was the issue of religion, which to Emily was the “all important question”. The Calvinist approach to religion believed that men were inherently sinful and most humans were doomed to hell. There was only a small number who would be saved, and this could only be achieved by the adherent proclaiming his faith in Jesus Christ, as the true Saviour. Emily always had ''her'' view towards the matter of religion: she never accepted the doctrine of ''original sin''. Emily was a bright student, but after a ersistent cough developed