Analysis of Emily Dickinson’s, “I Heard a Fly Buzz when I Died”
People always have mixed perceptions, thoughts, or beliefs about death. When people think about death, they might experience fear or anxiety as to what the … Read more
People always have mixed perceptions, thoughts, or beliefs about death. When people think about death, they might experience fear or anxiety as to what the … Read more
Emily Dickinson’s poem “39 (49)” is one that deals with the some of the many deaths that plagued her throughout childhood and on into adulthood. … Read more
Emily Dickinson’s poem “124 (216)” is one of the many poems that she wrote and rewrote several times. The first version was written in 1859 … Read more
Emily Dickinson’s poem number “112 (67)” is commentary on what success truly feels like. This poem establishes the paradox that a victor may feel as … Read more
In my search for information that would help me better understand Emily Dickinson’s poetry, I found a webpage written by Lilia Melani, a faculty member … Read more
Emily Dickinson had many tragic life experiences that influenced her poetry and caused her to commonly write upon the theme of death. “Dickinson’s life was … Read more
Emily Dickinson’s poem “202 (185)” was originally sent to Samuel Bowles in a letter that is often referred to as Letter 220. Samuel Bowles became … Read more
There’s a certain slant of light, On winter afternoons, That oppresses, like the weight Of cathedral tunes. Heavenly hurt it gives us; We can find … Read more