Dickinson

Emily’s attempt to publish a poem sparks backlash.

Emily and Austin throw a party, and their mutual love for Sue causes tension.

Emily confronts tough issues at a meeting of the local Shakespeare Club.

On her father’s election day, Emily defiantly attempts to publish another poem.

During a solar eclipse, Emily confronts the Shadow of Death in her home.

Emily’s insular poetic world is rocked when Sue introduces her to Sam Bowles, a newspaper editor with a strong interest in publishing women.

Torn about whether to allow Sam to publish her work, Emily hosts a séance in search of guidance.

When she learns that Sam plans to publish her poem, Emily embraces being his latest discovery while attending one of Sue’s salons.

Thinking she’s blown her shot at publication, Emily spirals into depression. Her mother attempts to help her with a trip to the water cure.

To distract himself from the pain of life, Austin throws a tea party for his old college friends—but the day is disrupted by a major political event.

Amid the Civil Wars mounting casualties, the Dickinsons grieve one of their own—and Emily struggles to keep the peace in her family.

Determined to heal the nation, Emily and Lavinia host a sewing circle to support the troops with help from Amherst’s finest seamstress, Betty.

Emily tries to celebrate her father’s birthday with an old-fashioned family singalong, but it devolves into another battle in the Dickinsons’ own civil war.

After a clash with Sue, Emily wishes she could escape from this troubled time altogether. Austin struggles with a mans responsibility in wartime.

Emily takes steps to ensure that her family won’t repeat their past mistakes. The Amherst gang gathers for a fond farewell.