Emily Dickinson's Envelope Poems collects poems the reclusive poet wrote on envelopes and envelope scraps, preserving her unconventional approach to composition. Through facsimiles of the original manuscripts and transcriptions, the book reveals how Dickinson used whatever paper was at hand to capture her thoughts. The collection becomes both poetry and artifact, proving that Dickinson's genius couldn't be contained by conventional paper and that her envelope poems are as powerful as her more formal work.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Dickinson wrote on whatever was available, and these envelope poems show her process and spontaneity. This collection reminds us that great poetry doesn't need fancy paper, that Dickinson's handwriting is part of her art, and that constraints breed creativity.

DETAILS: • Author: Emily Dickinson • Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: October 4, 2016 • ISBN: 9780811225823 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days