Emily Dickinson’s reclusiveness increases. While the origin of this departure from social life is specifically unknown, Dickinson’s withdrawal from society also marks the beginning of one of her most productive times, artistically.
“A Charm invests a face
Imperfectly beheld –
The Lady dare not lift her Vail –
For fear it be dispelled –
But peers beyond her mesh –
And wishes – and denies –
Lest interview – annul a want –
That Image – satisfies-” (Dickinson, Fr430A)