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burlesque noun \ (ˌ)bər-ˈlesk \
literature : a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation.
mockery usually by caricature.
theatrical entertainment of a broadly humorous often earthy character consisting of short turns, comic skits, and sometimes striptease acts
A Wikipedian Presents:
"My Emily"
A Tribute of Poetess "ED"
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ED’s humble birthplace: born in Amherst, MA on the then widely observed “Emily Dickinson Day” December 10, 1830 (5 lbs. 3 oz.)
ED and older brother Austin begging on the streets of Amherst, circa 1836.
ED's mother: The poet remarked "she does not care for thought."
ED's father: Their relationship was, at best, strained.
ED's kid sister Lavinia. Dubbed “the wise one’ 'Vinnie’ preserved ED’s poems for posterity against her wishes, profiting handsomely.
ED's brother Austin, her "best beau" despite his depravities.
"A dog—as large as myself..." ED's beloved hound Carlo (1849-1866).
While ED’s brother Austin attended Yale, ED received only a rudimentary education at Amherst Academy, a notorious “
"blab school".
ED at the height of her fame. Circa 1870. (The authenticity of this image as ED has been questioned).
Mabel Loomis Todd, Austin's companion. She compiled the poet’s oeuvre and cheerfully corrected its numerous syntactical errors.
The wicked literary critic who wantonly blocked ED’s efforts to publish her tattle-tale memoir “Emily Knows a Thing or Two” (1885).
Famed Hollywood film star Olivia de Havilland portrayed ED in the 1939 M-G-M biopic and box office flop “Gone with the Iambic Tetrameter”
ED's fulsome poetic praise for Bobolinks set off a rage for its feathers which nearly led to the bird’s extinction.
"It was not Death, for I stood up, / And all the Dead, lie down” The poem that inspired George A.Romero's
Night of the Living Dead (1968),
The exact nature of ED’s intimate relationship with her sister-in-law Susan Gilbert Dickinson...SHALL NEVER BE KNOWN!
"The Ditch is Dear/to the Drunken man..." reminds us of the poet’s desperate struggle with alcoholism.
“Because I could not tarry for Death” was the original fair copy version. Author Samuel Clemens called it a grave "
literary offence."
Abraham Lincoln frequently read ED’s poetry out loud to his children.
William Faulkner’s acclaimed biography of ED entitled A Rose For Emily (1930). Though controversial, it represents perhaps the most accurate portrait of the eccentric poet yet published.
Patsy Cline’s "
Walkin' After Midnight” is said to be inspired by ED’s notorious nocturnal escapades in the “rough” section of Amherst.
ED’s obsessive preoccupation with death is widely praised by necrophiliacs.
“When a Girl, I had a friend, who taught me Immortality-but venturing too near, himself, he never returned.” ED impersonator
James Dean.
You probably figured out that this is a “fixed photo” of the 30-year-old poet. Why? The Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action rifle was not manufactured in her lifetime! Nice detective work.
ED served briefly as Poet Laureate during the
James Buchanan administration (1857-1861). She had a loathing for Buchanan, characterizing him as “ Pink—small—and punctual...”
Since her death in 1922 (age 92), ED has had many impersonators. Pictured here is,
Marlene Dietrich, in
Morocco (1930)
Thought to be ED’s final poem, entitled “Come on...be quick” composed just minutes before her death. Literary critics have puzzled over this apparent
double entendre.
ED plagiarized freely from poet
Walt Whitman’s
Leaves of Grass (1855), a work she privately regarded as “disgraceful.”
I’d harass God!. Such blasphemous verse has led biographers to question ED’s Christian piety. Was she privately a “godless atheist”? Critics caution:
Let the Mystery Be.
"Poetry is mysterious, but the poet, when all is said and done, is not much more mysterious than a banker." — Poet and essayist
Allen Tate from New England Culture and Emily Dickinson (1932).
Though she likely preserved her maidenhood, the sophistication of ED’s poetry leaves little doubt she was familiar with the carnal mechanisms of love.
Caveat emptor! Beware ersatz images of ED offered for sale online. Also, eschew ocean front property offered in Wyoming.
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Wikipedia Blocking Policy: The Bad Old Days (Administrator imposing 36-hour block, circa 2009)
A "Good Article" designation is best obtained through the "Buddy System"
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burlesque noun \ (ˌ)bər-ˈlesk \
literature : a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation.
mockery usually by caricature.
theatrical entertainment of a broadly humorous often earthy character consisting of short turns, comic skits, and sometimes striptease acts
A Wikipedian Presents:
"My Emily"
A Tribute of Poetess "ED"
Wikipedia: Reliable. Accurate. Informative.
ED’s humble birthplace: born in Amherst, MA on the then widely observed “Emily Dickinson Day” December 10, 1830 (5 lbs. 3 oz.)
ED and older brother Austin begging on the streets of Amherst, circa 1836.
ED's mother: The poet remarked "she does not care for thought."
ED's father: Their relationship was, at best, strained.
ED's kid sister Lavinia. Dubbed “the wise one’ 'Vinnie’ preserved ED’s poems for posterity against her wishes, profiting handsomely.
ED's brother Austin, her "best beau" despite his depravities.
"A dog—as large as myself..." ED's beloved hound Carlo (1849-1866).
While ED’s brother Austin attended Yale, ED received only a rudimentary education at Amherst Academy, a notorious “
"blab school".
ED at the height of her fame. Circa 1870. (The authenticity of this image as ED has been questioned).
Mabel Loomis Todd, Austin's companion. She compiled the poet’s oeuvre and cheerfully corrected its numerous syntactical errors.
The wicked literary critic who wantonly blocked ED’s efforts to publish her tattle-tale memoir “Emily Knows a Thing or Two” (1885).
Famed Hollywood film star Olivia de Havilland portrayed ED in the 1939 M-G-M biopic and box office flop “Gone with the Iambic Tetrameter”
ED's fulsome poetic praise for Bobolinks set off a rage for its feathers which nearly led to the bird’s extinction.
"It was not Death, for I stood up, / And all the Dead, lie down” The poem that inspired George A.Romero's
Night of the Living Dead (1968),
The exact nature of ED’s intimate relationship with her sister-in-law Susan Gilbert Dickinson...SHALL NEVER BE KNOWN!
"The Ditch is Dear/to the Drunken man..." reminds us of the poet’s desperate struggle with alcoholism.
“Because I could not tarry for Death” was the original fair copy version. Author Samuel Clemens called it a grave "
literary offence."
Abraham Lincoln frequently read ED’s poetry out loud to his children.
William Faulkner’s acclaimed biography of ED entitled A Rose For Emily (1930). Though controversial, it represents perhaps the most accurate portrait of the eccentric poet yet published.
Patsy Cline’s "
Walkin' After Midnight” is said to be inspired by ED’s notorious nocturnal escapades in the “rough” section of Amherst.
ED’s obsessive preoccupation with death is widely praised by necrophiliacs.
“When a Girl, I had a friend, who taught me Immortality-but venturing too near, himself, he never returned.” ED impersonator
James Dean.
You probably figured out that this is a “fixed photo” of the 30-year-old poet. Why? The Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action rifle was not manufactured in her lifetime! Nice detective work.
ED served briefly as Poet Laureate during the
James Buchanan administration (1857-1861). She had a loathing for Buchanan, characterizing him as “ Pink—small—and punctual...”
Since her death in 1922 (age 92), ED has had many impersonators. Pictured here is,
Marlene Dietrich, in
Morocco (1930)
Thought to be ED’s final poem, entitled “Come on...be quick” composed just minutes before her death. Literary critics have puzzled over this apparent
double entendre.
ED plagiarized freely from poet
Walt Whitman’s
Leaves of Grass (1855), a work she privately regarded as “disgraceful.”
I’d harass God!. Such blasphemous verse has led biographers to question ED’s Christian piety. Was she privately a “godless atheist”? Critics caution:
Let the Mystery Be.
"Poetry is mysterious, but the poet, when all is said and done, is not much more mysterious than a banker." — Poet and essayist
Allen Tate from New England Culture and Emily Dickinson (1932).
Though she likely preserved her maidenhood, the sophistication of ED’s poetry leaves little doubt she was familiar with the carnal mechanisms of love.
Caveat emptor! Beware ersatz images of ED offered for sale online. Also, eschew ocean front property offered in Wyoming.
Wikipedeans are world-renowned for "sharing" responsibility
Low self-esteem? Award yourself a Barnstar!
Wikipedia Blocking Policy: The Bad Old Days (Administrator imposing 36-hour block, circa 2009)
A "Good Article" designation is best obtained through the "Buddy System"
It's true: Wikipedians live in Wikiups
Good editing habits are best learned early
Novice Editor: "The tiniest are often the mightiest — the wren shall prevail." — Emily Dickinson (ca. 1875)
Remember: Wikipedians strive for clarity. Improve your articles with
Doublespeak.
Never fail to include your Wikipedia "Grandmaster Editor" rank on your resume to impress prospective employers.
Senior Vanguard Editor: Undue Weight
Wikipedia's Mobile Research Unit for Advanced Studies (WMRUAS). All aboard!
Never confuse a Wikipedian with a
Wiccan: It could cost you your life!
Site of
Custer's Last Stand: photographic evidence that
Sioux and
Cheyenne warriors possessed field artillery. Wikipedia: Reliable. Accurate. Informative.
Responsible Wikipedians wear facemasks.
Davy Crockett (1783-1836), Bolshevik frontiersman. He died defending the
Alamo. Defend our Wiki heritage, comrades!
Patron Saint: Grandmaster Editor
Patron Saint: Journeyman Editor
Patron Saint: Novice Editor
Wikidpedians! Kindly adhere to the Code Duello in dispute resolutions.
During this challenging Covid-19 pandemic, we encourage all Wikipedians to wear a mask.