Emily Dickinson, circa 1847

17 Poems by Emily Dickinson

A selection of her poems by one of America's greatest poets.
New Years Eve 1910

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The colonial Dutch tradition of making social calls on New Year's Day in New York was no match for 19th-century-style partying.
Poas Volcano in Costa Rica

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This Central American country was a haven for visitors long before it became a major tourist destination.
red peony

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Our editors pick flower poems from Poetry magazine, American Poetry Review, and the Kenyon Review.