Emily Dickinson’s work was profoundly influenced by the cultural context of the 19th century, especially the American Transcendentalist movement, which emphasized nature and introspection. Growing up in a Puritan society, her themes often explored isolation, death, and the inner life, reflecting the limited roles for women and the tensions of her time. Furthermore, her reclusive lifestyle and the intellectual environment of her family fostered her poetic voice, allowing her unique perspective to emerge despite social norms.