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Who were the members of Emily Dickinsonās immediate family?
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Emily Dickinson
Poet Emily Dickinson is one of American poetry's most singular and influential voices.
Emily Dickinsonās immediate family consisted of her parents and her two siblings:1
- Edward Dickinson: Her father, a prosperous lawyer and politician who served in Congress.1
- Emily Norcross Dickinson: Her mother, who was described as an introverted and hardworking housekeeper.1
- Austin Dickinson: Her brother, with whom she maintained a close attachment.1
- Lavinia Dickinson: Her sister; the two sisters remained at home together throughout their lives.1
Emily was the second of these three children. After her brother, Austin, married Susan Gilbert, they established their own household next door to the family home.1