Library
Journal
Dwain Thomas
Reviewed 01/03/03
It’s time to file away the time-worn video programs which attempt to explain the enigmatic life of the American poet Emily Dickinson. THIS is the presentation all of us who are English teachers would like to have been able to make. The quirky title gives a preview of the content itself – as light as possible when considering the subject matter, yet obviously intended to share the producer’s enchantment with Dickinson’s work. Intended, actually, for an audience which is unfamiliar with poetry at all, the program explores the mysterious poet’s environment in a context of her emotional, physical, social, literary, and even sexual peculiarities. One important message viewers who have tackled Dickinson’s works will receive is that it’s certainly understandable why some of her poetry isn’t! While "Dickinson Light" won’t appeal in all situations, libraries serving all academic levels and public sector patrons will definitely want to consider this a top purchase for the new year.
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