Discover the remarkable world of Emily Dickinson, one of America’s greatest poets, with The Poems of Emily Dickinson (Variorum Edition). This monumental three-volume hardcover edition, edited by R. W. Franklin, brings together 1,789 poems—the largest collection ever assembled—presented in chronological order with meticulous attention to Dickinson’s original manuscripts, spelling, punctuation, and revisions.

Emily Dickinson’s poetry captures the interior life, the universal human experience, and the quietly rebellious spirit of a poet who lived in her own time yet transcended it. While only a handful of her poems were published during her lifetime, Franklin’s careful scholarship preserves her true voice, from handwritten holographs to secondary sources representing lost manuscripts. Each poem includes detailed editorial notes, alternative readings, and the publication history, giving readers unprecedented access to Dickinson’s creative process.

This edition is both a scholarly treasure and a literary delight for devoted readers of poetry. From her piercing, barbed syllables to moments of quiet reflection, Dickinson’s work resonates with timeless insight and emotional depth. Whether for research, teaching, or personal exploration, this Variorum Edition stands as the definitive collection of her poetry.

Author: Emily Dickinson

Editor: R. W. Franklin

Publisher: Belknap Press (Harvard University Press)

Format: Hardcover (3-volume set)

Print Length: 1,680 pages

Language: English

Dimensions: 6.12 x 4.5 x 9.5 inches