Death Kindly Stopped For Me: A Book of Poetry Inspired by Emily Dickinson

Jackson, Corey Elizabeth

ISBN 10: 1965016162 / ISBN 13: 9781965016169

Edité par Platypus Publishing, 2024

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. N° de réf. du vendeur BSM.114MS

Synopsis :

Literary Titan 2025 Gold Book Award for Contemporary Poetry

BookFest 2025 First Place Award for Poetry Collections & Anthologies

Canadian 2024 High Spirits Poetry Contest First Place Winner


“An absolute must-read for Emily Dickinson fans and all other poetry lovers.”
– Hannah Lindley, Reedsy Discovery

“An approach to Death that will bring comfort on every page.”
– James A. Tweedie, Poetry Judge, The Society of Classical Poets

“Rather an odd quirk of Death, whom few would call a friend,
That it persists as near as breath in loyalty without end.”

What if Death wasn’t an ending, but a companion? Inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poem Because I could not stop for Death, Jackson reimagines Death as a soft-spoken guide, a quiet friend, and even a muse.

In this mesmerizing collection, Death steps forward—not as something to fear, but as a presence offering grace, wisdom, and a strange kind of solace. Through rhythmic, lyrical verse, Jackson explores life’s impermanence, weaving together themes of faith, doubt, and the beauty of the unknown.

Echoing Dickinson while speaking to the modern soul, this collection challenges the way we see Death—not as a shadow, but as an invitation to something deeper.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Death Kindly Stopped For Me: A Book of ...
Éditeur : Platypus Publishing
Date d'édition : 2024
Reliure : Couverture souple
Illustrateur : Schmelling, Daniel
Etat : good