Poem 'A Valentine' Published in Springfield Daily Republican
Poet involved
What happened
On February 20, 1852, Emily Dickinson's poem 'Sic transit gloria mundi' was published under the title 'A Valentine' in the Springfield Daily Republican newspaper in Springfield, Massachusetts. It appeared anonymously and was heavily edited.
Literary impact
This publication marked one of the few times Dickinson's poetry appeared in print during her lifetime, though she was reportedly unhappy with the editorial alterations. The experience reinforced her preference for private circulation of her work and contributed to her famous reluctance to seek conventional publication, a stance that would define her career.
Source: Wikipedia
