Founded in 1988 and now celebrating its 25th year of existence,
the Emily Dickinson International Society (EDIS) encourages the continuing
study of our great poet's life and works.
Their presence is felt in local chapters worldwide, through
continued publication of scholarly papers published in journals, sponsoring
international conferences and awarding scholarships to promote the continued study
of Emily's impact not only in the literary world but on the world stage.
The University of Maryland at College Park hosted this year's
international conference from August 8-11th.
A gathering of Emily scholars celebrated "Emily Dickinson, World
Citizen" with research papers,
panel discussions, creative presentations and performances by a variety of
actors and musicians.
Having an audience filled with Emily Dickinson scholars and
afficianados could be a bit daunting.
Yet, they were attentive and drawn into the story and show Barbara and I
have developed. What a pleasure it was
to bring a new facet of Emily to the Emily Dickinson International Society
conference.
"Wider Than the Sky", as I've said several times,
continues to be a work in progress and a journey ever so worth the process!
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