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There is an interesting critical essay on line that comments on Dickinson's
poetry.
It does not specifically address the question of depression, but the comments
recognize the depth and breadth of Dickinson's art at a time when she was not
clearly established as a great American poet.  The piece is by Martha Hale
Shackford, and it appeared in the January, 1913 issue of the Atlantic Monthly.
It is available online at the following address:

       http://www.theatlantic.com/unbound/poetry/emilyd/shackfor.htm

Because of it's eloquence, and because it expresses some the tone of modern
criticism of Dickinson, the article is worth a look.

Louis Forsdale