"Dickinson is my hero because she was a joker, because she would never explain, because as a poet she confronted pain, dread and death, and because she was capable of speaking of those matters with both levity and seriousness. She’s my hero because she was a metaphysical adventurer."
- Helen OyeyemiHelen Oyeyemi is a successful writer who frequently draws inspiration from Emily Dickinson's writing. Despite leading a solitary life, Dickinson's poetry is still regarded as some of the most significant and impactful works of American literature. She had a special ability to combine humor with prof…