Emily Dickinson’s Electric Love Letters to Susan Gilbert
The Marginalian • 2/22/2026 – 2/23/2026
Summary
Emily Dickinson expressed her feelings for Susan Gilbert in intimate letters. In one letter, she wrote, "Susie... come home... and be my own again, and kiss me as you used to," conveying her eagerness and emotional intensity. She described her anticipation as making her feel "hot and feverish," with her heart beating fast.
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